Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Paddy Power, we believe gambling should be fun and entertaining. It should never be viewed as a way to earn money, pay bills, or solve financial problems. If you find yourself gambling to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek help.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. Only spend what you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
Gambling is only legal for individuals aged 18 years and over in Great Britain. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before participating in any gambling activities.
Paddy Power strictly prohibits gambling by minors and takes all necessary steps to verify age and prevent underage access.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do you recognize any of these warning signs? If so, problem gambling may be affecting you:
- Constantly thinking about gambling or planning your next bet
- Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- Lying to family, friends, or others about the extent of your gambling
- Hiding evidence of gambling activity or keeping it secret
- Neglecting work, school, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems or negative emotions
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce or control gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems or loss of employment due to gambling
If any of these apply to you, please seek support immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Deposit Limits
Paddy Power offers several tools to help you stay in control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit into your account.
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose over a specified period.
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications after a set period of gambling to remind you how long and how much you've spent.
- Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling for a period of time (temporarily close your account) or permanently exclude yourself from Paddy Power.
- Account Closure: Close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely.
Visit your Paddy Power account settings to activate any of these tools. You can also contact our customer support team for assistance.
Support Organizations & Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Contact one of these trusted organizations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free confidential support and advice
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop (National Self-Exclusion Scheme) – Multi-operator self-exclusion across UK licensed operators
www.gamstop.co.uk - Gamblers Anonymous – Support groups and peer assistance
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Regions
- 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)
Telephone Counseling: 0800 1 372 374 (free, Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sun 10am-8pm)
Take Action Today
If gambling is causing problems in your life, please seek help. You are not alone.
Reaching out to one of the support organizations listed above is a positive step toward recovery. They offer confidential, non-judgmental advice and support for you and your family.
Remember: Gambling should be entertainment. If it's become a problem, support is available 24/7.
hycontech.co.uk is committed to promoting responsible gambling. We work with GamCare, GamStop, and other support organizations to ensure player welfare.