Responsible Gaming

Our Commitment to Safe Gambling

At Hearst Panel, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. We are committed to promoting responsible gaming practices and supporting those who may develop gambling-related difficulties.

Age Verification

All gambling services in the UK are restricted to individuals aged 18 years and over. We take age verification seriously and comply with all UK Gambling Commission regulations. By using our website and accessing betting sites through our affiliate links, you confirm that you are of legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Please be aware of the following warning signs that may indicate problematic gambling behaviour:

• Gambling with money you cannot afford to lose
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money
• Hiding gambling activities or the amount spent from family and friends
• Spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling
• Neglecting work, education, or personal relationships due to gambling
• Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Lying about gambling habits or financial losses
• Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when unable to gamble

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

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable betting sites offer built-in tools to help you gamble responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you will deposit within a specified time period.
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum loss amount you're willing to accept before stopping play.
• Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent.
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an individual betting site.
• Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to remind you to take a break.

We strongly encourage you to use these tools as part of your responsible gambling approach.

Support Organizations

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available through the following organizations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare: Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gambling. www.gamcare.org.uk
• GamStop: A national self-exclusion scheme that allows you to exclude yourself from all UK-licensed online gambling operators. www.gamstop.co.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic: NHS-funded specialist treatment service. Call 020 7054 2000.
• Gamblers Anonymous: Free peer support meetings across the UK. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

International Support

• Australia: Gambling Help Online - www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council - www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling - www.ncpgambling.org
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) - www.bzga.de

If You Need Help

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone close to you is experiencing gambling-related problems, please reach out to one of the support organizations listed above. These services are:

• Confidential and non-judgmental
• Often free to access
• Staffed by trained professionals experienced in gambling addiction
• Available 24/7 in many cases

Remember: Gambling should be fun and entertaining. If it stops being enjoyable or causes you financial or emotional distress, take action immediately. Help is available, and recovery is possible.