Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At Timospurr, we believe that sports betting through Betfair should be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling involves risk, and you should only bet what you can afford to lose.

Please gamble responsibly and within your means. If you feel your gambling is becoming a problem, help is available.

Age Verification

In Great Britain, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in sports betting and gambling activities.

It is illegal for under-18s to gamble. If you are under 18, you must not use Betfair or any betting services. Parents and guardians should be aware of gambling risks and monitor young people's online activity.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Be honest with yourself and watch for these warning signs:

• Spending more money or time gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to win back lost money
• Gambling with money needed for essentials (rent, food, bills)
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about how much you gamble
• Neglecting family, work, or other responsibilities due to gambling
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
• Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
• Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop gambling
• Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, it's important to seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Controls

Betfair and most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a chosen timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose over a set period
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders during gambling sessions about how long and how much you've been playing
• Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a temporary break from your account (typically 24 hours to several weeks)
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and prevent access to betting services

Use these tools proactively. They are designed to help you gamble safely and within your limits.

Support & Help Organizations

If you're struggling with gambling, professional support is available. These organisations provide free, confidential help:

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  Free support, information, and counselling for problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• GamStop
  National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling in Great Britain
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all participating operators with one registration
• Gamblers Anonymous
  Peer support and 12-step recovery programme
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic
  NHS specialist treatment service in London
  Phone: 020 7054 2000

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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

If You Need Help

Don't suffer alone. Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available right now:

• Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 for confidential support
• Register with GamStop to self-exclude from all licensed UK betting operators
• Speak to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional
• Call your GP or local NHS services for professional treatment

Taking action is a sign of strength, not weakness. Help is just a phone call away.

Timospurr.co.uk is committed to promoting responsible gambling. This information is provided for harm reduction purposes. If you choose to gamble, please do so responsibly and within your means.