Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or escape problems. This page is here to help you stay in control and to direct you to support if gambling has stopped being fun.
Need help right now? Reach out to BeGambleAware (UK, free, 24/7) or Gambling Therapy (worldwide, free, multiple languages).
Our Commitment
GetBetBox is a marketing site for bookmakers. We benefit financially when our visitors sign up — but only if those visitors are gambling responsibly. We do not want any user to develop a gambling problem because of something they found on our site.
We are committed to:
- Restricting our content to adults aged 18 or over (or the legal gambling age in your country)
- Providing easy access to responsible gambling tools and support resources
- Refusing to feature bookmakers known for predatory practices
- Educating users about wagering requirements, odds, and the real cost of bonuses
- Never encouraging chasing losses or betting more than someone can afford
Healthy Gambling Habits
If you choose to gamble, follow these practices to keep it safe:
- Set a budget before you start, and stop when you reach it
- Never bet money you can't afford to lose — treat your gambling budget like the cost of any other entertainment
- Never chase losses — increasing bets to recover losses almost always leads to bigger losses
- Take regular breaks — long sessions cloud judgment
- Don't gamble when emotional (angry, depressed, stressed, intoxicated)
- Don't borrow money to gamble
- Balance gambling with other activities — friends, hobbies, exercise
- Use the bookmaker's self-limit tools — deposit limits, time limits, self-exclusion
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Gambling can become a serious problem. You may have a gambling problem if you:
- Bet more than you can afford to lose
- Try to win back money you've lost ("chasing losses")
- Borrow money or sell things to fund gambling
- Hide gambling from family or friends
- Feel anxious, depressed, or irritable when not gambling
- Neglect work, school, or family responsibilities to gamble
- Lie about how much you gamble or how much you've lost
- Continue gambling despite negative consequences
- Need to bet larger and larger amounts to feel excited
- Have tried to stop or cut back but couldn't
If several of these apply to you, please reach out for support — see the resources below.
Tools to Stay in Control
Every licensed bookmaker is required to provide tools that help you control your gambling:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum you can deposit per day, week, or month
- Loss limits — set a maximum amount you can lose in a given period
- Wager limits — limit how much you can stake
- Session time limits — get notifications when you've been on the site too long
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from the site for a chosen period (24 hours, a week, a month, or permanently)
- Reality checks — periodic on-screen reminders of time and money spent
These tools are usually found in your account settings under "Responsible Gambling" or "Account Limits." If you can't find them, contact the bookmaker's support team — they are legally required to help you set them up.
Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion
If you want to block yourself from multiple gambling sites at once, use these services:
- GAMSTOP (UK) — self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling sites for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years
- BetBlocker (worldwide) — free software that blocks gambling websites and apps on your devices
- Gamban (worldwide) — paid app that blocks gambling sites across all your devices
Where to Get Help
If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you care about, free confidential support is available:
- BeGambleAware (UK) — free 24/7 helpline: 0808 8020 133
- GamCare (UK) — live chat, forum, and treatment
- Gambling Therapy (worldwide) — free online support in multiple languages
- Gamblers Anonymous (worldwide) — peer-support meetings online and in person
- National Council on Problem Gambling (US) — call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
- Gambling Help Online (Australia) — free 24/7 support: 1800 858 858
Protecting Minors
Gambling is for adults only — 18+ in most jurisdictions, sometimes higher. We take this very seriously:
- Our site is not directed at anyone under 18
- All bookmakers we feature are required to verify user age
- If you share a device with minors, use parental control software (e.g., Net Nanny, Qustodio)
- Never let anyone under 18 use your gambling account
Contact Us
If you have concerns about a bookmaker we've listed, want to report problematic content, or have suggestions for how we can promote responsible gambling more effectively, please email us at contact@getbetbox.com.