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BetScore Responsible Gambling

Gambling should remain a form of entertainment. BetScore encourages players to keep track of their spending, recognise when play is becoming difficult to control and use available account restrictions when a break is needed.

Responsible gambling is not only about how much money is spent. Time, mood and the effect gambling has on everyday life are equally important.

Keeping gambling in perspective

Setting clear limits before playing can make it easier to stay in control. A gambling budget should only include money that is not needed for bills, food, housing or other essential expenses.

  • Treat gambling as entertainment, not as a source of income
  • Decide how much you can spend before you start
  • Set a time limit for each session
  • Do not increase stakes to recover previous losses
  • Avoid gambling when stressed, upset or under pressure
  • Take regular breaks from play
  • Keep gambling separate from essential household spending
  • Stop when the limits you set have been reached

Taking a break from BetScore

If gambling no longer feels enjoyable or you simply want some distance from it, account restrictions can be used to interrupt access for a period of time.

A self-exclusion request can also be made through the official BetScore support channels. Once self-exclusion is applied, players should not attempt to open or use additional accounts during the exclusion period.

Self-exclusion: If you choose to exclude yourself, the restriction should be treated as a firm decision. Do not create another account or use a different account to continue gambling.

Signs that gambling may be becoming a problem

Changes in behaviour can sometimes appear before a person recognises that gambling is affecting them. Consider whether any of the following situations have become familiar.

  • Gambling is interfering with work, studies or daily responsibilities
  • You regularly gamble because you are bored or want to escape problems
  • Sessions last much longer than you originally intended
  • Family or friends have expressed concern about your gambling
  • You have lost interest in hobbies or social activities
  • You hide how much time or money you spend gambling
  • You borrow money or use funds intended for other purposes
  • You feel unable to spend money on anything except gambling
  • You continue playing until available funds are gone
  • You immediately try to win back money after a loss
  • Running out of gambling money causes panic or distress
  • Arguments or disappointment make you want to gamble
  • Gambling is contributing to persistent anxiety or low mood

Experiencing several of these signs is a reason to stop and speak to someone. Independent gambling support organisations can provide confidential information and practical help.

Urgent support: If gambling is connected with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, seek immediate help from local emergency or crisis services rather than trying to manage the situation alone.

Independent gambling support

The following organisations operate independently from BetScore and provide information, counselling or peer support for people affected by gambling.

GamCare

GamCare provides guidance and support for people experiencing gambling-related harm, as well as for family members and others affected by someone else’s gambling.

Visit GamCare

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous is a peer-support fellowship for people who want to stop gambling. Meetings and local groups are available in a number of countries.

Visit Gamblers Anonymous

Gambling Therapy

Gambling Therapy offers information and support for people affected by gambling, including access to online resources and counselling services.

Visit Gambling Therapy

Protecting younger users

BetScore is not intended for minors. Only people who meet the legal gambling age applicable in their jurisdiction may create an account or use real-money gambling services.

Age and identity checks may be requested as part of account verification. Where a computer or mobile device is shared with younger family members, account credentials should not be saved or left accessible.

Parental controls and filtering

Website filtering software can help prevent younger users from accessing gambling content on shared devices. Parents and guardians can also use the parental control features built into many operating systems, browsers and internet services.

One example is: Net Nanny .

Filtering software should be used alongside secure passwords, separate user profiles and sensible device access rules.

Keeping control over time

Responsible gambling is an ongoing process rather than a one-time setting. Check your spending and playing habits regularly, and take a break whenever gambling begins to affect your finances, relationships, health or everyday responsibilities.