At The Edge, we care about the wellbeing of everyone who uses our service. Gambling can be a fun and entertaining activity when done responsibly — but for some people it can become a problem. This page provides important information and resources.
If you or someone you know needs help right now, please call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 — it's free, confidential and available 24/7.
Our Commitment
The Edge is committed to responsible gambling. We:
- Only provide tips for entertainment and informational purposes — never as financial advice
- Never guarantee profits or encourage chasing losses
- Display responsible gambling information prominently across our Website
- Do not market to or accept subscriptions from anyone under 18
- Encourage users to set personal limits and take breaks
- Provide clear links to support organisations
Are You Gambling Responsibly?
Responsible gambling means staying in control. Ask yourself the following questions honestly:
Warning Signs — Seek Help If You:
- Spend more money gambling than you can afford to lose
- Borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling
- Lie to family or friends about how much you gamble
- Feel anxious, depressed or irritable when not gambling
- Chase losses by placing bigger bets to win money back
- Neglect work, family or social commitments because of gambling
- Feel the need to gamble with increasing amounts to get the same excitement
- Have tried and failed to cut down or stop gambling
If you recognised yourself in any of the above, please reach out for help. It is nothing to be ashamed of — gambling problems affect millions of people and effective support is available.
Tips for Staying in Control
Healthy Gambling Habits
- Set a strict budget before you start and stick to it
- Only ever bet what you can comfortably afford to lose
- Never chase losses — accept them and stop
- Set time limits on your gambling sessions
- Take regular breaks and don't gamble every day
- Never gamble when stressed, depressed or under the influence of alcohol
- Use deposit limits, cooling-off periods and self-exclusion tools offered by bookmakers
- Keep gambling as entertainment — not as a way to make money
- Talk openly to someone you trust about your gambling
Self-Exclusion
If you feel you need to stop gambling completely, self-exclusion is an effective tool. GAMSTOP is a free service that lets you self-exclude from all licensed UK gambling websites in one step.
Visit gamstop.co.uk to register — it takes just a few minutes and can make a real difference.
Individual bookmakers also offer their own self-exclusion tools — contact them directly or visit their responsible gambling pages.
Help & Support
The following organisations provide free, confidential support for anyone affected by problem gambling:
GamCare
0808 8020 133
Free helpline, online chat and counselling. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
gamcare.org.uk
BeGambleAware
0808 8020 133
Information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harm.
begambleaware.org
Gamblers Anonymous
0330 094 0322
Peer support meetings across the UK for people with gambling problems.
gamblersanonymous.org.uk
GAMSTOP
Self-exclusion service
Register to self-exclude from all UK licensed gambling sites in one step. Free.
gamstop.co.uk
Gordon Moody
01384 241292
Residential treatment and therapy programmes for gambling addiction.
gordonmoody.org.uk
Samaritans
116 123
Free, 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress. Available every day of the year.
samaritans.org
Under 18?
Our service is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. Gambling is illegal for anyone under 18 in the UK. If you are under 18, please do not use our service and do not gamble.
Parents and carers can use parental control software to block access to gambling websites. Visit GamCare's Parents & Families page for guidance.
If you have any concerns about gambling-related content on our Website, please contact us at tips@theedgetips.co.uk.