Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At hope-anchor.co.uk, we believe that gambling with Paddy Power and other operators should only ever be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Like any form of entertainment, it should be enjoyable, affordable, and within your control.

Gambling involves risk. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never chase losses or borrow to fund your gambling activity.

Age Verification & Legal Requirements

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to place bets or use gambling services.

If you are under 18, please do not use any gambling platforms. If you have concerns about a young person's gambling, contact the relevant support organisations listed below.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be aware of these warning signs:

• Chasing losses: Attempting to win back money you've lost by gambling more
• Loss of control: Gambling for longer or with more money than intended
• Hiding gambling: Concealing the extent of your gambling from family or friends
• Neglecting responsibilities: Gambling instead of attending to work, school, or family obligations
• Borrowing to gamble: Using loans, credit cards, or borrowed money to fund gambling
• Mood changes: Becoming anxious, irritable, or depressed when unable to gamble
• Escalating stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
• Failed attempts to cut down: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce your gambling
• Relationship strain: Gambling causing conflict with loved ones
• Financial problems: Experiencing debt, unpaid bills, or financial instability due to gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features

Most licensed UK operators, including Paddy Power, offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit over a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount of losses you're willing to accept
• Stake Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can wager per bet
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders during your gambling session about how long you've been playing and how much you've spent
• Time-Out/Cool-Off: Take a temporary break from gambling (typically 24 hours to several weeks)
• Self-Exclusion: Exclude yourself from a gambling operator's platform for a set period
• Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion (GamStop): Self-exclude from all participating online gambling operators across Great Britain simultaneously

We encourage you to use these tools proactively. Speak to the operator's customer support team to activate any of these features on your account.

Support Organisations & Helplines

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
  Email: [email protected]
• GamStop – National Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Scheme
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Telephone: 0808 175 0133 (free, 24/7)
  Self-exclude from all UK online gambling operators at once
• Gamblers Anonymous – Support group meetings
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
  Telephone: 0330 094 0322
• National Debtline – If gambling has caused financial problems
  Website: www.nationaldebtline.org
  Telephone: 0808 808 4000 (free, 24/7)

International Support

• Australia – Gambling Help Online
  Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Telephone: 1800 858 858 (free, confidential)
• Canada – Responsible Gambling Council
  Website: www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States – National Council on Problem Gambling
  Website: www.ncpgambling.org
  Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Website: www.bzga.de
  Telephone: 0800 1 372 374 (free helpline)

If You Need Help, Reach Out Today

Problem gambling is a real issue, but recovery is possible. If you or someone you care about is struggling with gambling:

• Contact one of the organisations above – they are free, confidential, and available 24/7
• Speak to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional
• Use the self-exclusion and safer gambling tools provided by operators