Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Hudson Ale House, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling. Betting on PayPal betting sites should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to make money or solve financial problems. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.

Age Verification

You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use any betting services. Gambling is not suitable for minors. If you are under 18, please do not register with betting operators or place wagers.

Operators registered with the UK Gambling Commission are required to verify your age and identity before allowing you to gamble.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Recognise these warning signs in yourself or others:

• Chasing losses by betting more to recover money lost
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Hiding gambling activities or lying about the amount wagered
• Neglecting work, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
• Experiencing relationship problems because of gambling
• Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Unable to cut back or stop gambling despite wanting to

If you recognise any of these signs, help is available.

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features

Most licensed betting operators provide tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount you're willing to lose over a set period
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been gambling
• Cooling-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set amount of time
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block yourself from accessing betting accounts
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed

Use these tools proactively. Check your betting operator's responsible gambling page for detailed instructions.

Support Organisations & Resources

If you're struggling with gambling, confidential support is available:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Register to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators
• National Problem Gambling Clinic – Specialist NHS treatment
  Available through your GP referral

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

Need Help? Take Action Today

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, reach out for help immediately. There is no shame in seeking support—problem gambling is a recognised health issue, and recovery is possible.

Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for confidential assistance in the UK.

Remember: gambling should be fun. If it's not, stop and seek help.