Responsible Gambling

Responsible Gambling at Compare.bet

Updated: December 2025

At Compare.bet, we believe gambling should always be safe, enjoyable and firmly within your control.

As a UK-facing comparison website, our role is to help you make informed choices — not to encourage excessive play. We take responsible gambling seriously and are committed to providing clear information, prominent safer-gambling signposting, and transparent content that supports positive behaviour online.

Whether you’re new to betting or experienced, this page outlines the tools, advice and support available to help you stay in control.

Who We Are and How We Work

Compare.bet is an independent comparison and review website. We do not operate any gambling products ourselves — we simply help you compare licensed operators in the UK.

We ensure:

• We only list legal and UK-licensed operators
• Our information is accurate, fair and regularly updated
• We highlight important factors such as user safety, customer protection, and responsible-gambling tools available with each operator
• We clearly label and identify commercial relationships where they exist

We are not a gambling provider, and we do not have access to customer betting activity. Our responsibility is to provide information that helps you make safe and responsible decisions.

Staying in Control of Your Gambling

Set a Budget and Stick to It

Before signing up with any operator, decide how much you can afford to lose.

Betting should never interfere with essential expenses, savings or responsibilities.

Ask yourself:

• Can I afford this?
• Will losing this money impact my finances?
• Am I chasing losses?
• If the answer to any is “yes”, pause and reassess.

Use the Tools Available to You

All UK-licensed bookmakers must provide tools to help you stay in control. These may include:

• Deposit limits – control how much you can spend
• Loss limits – cap the amount you can lose
• Time-outs – take short breaks of 24 hours to 6 weeks
• Reality checks – on-screen reminders of time spent
• Product blocks – restrict access to certain gambling types
• Self-exclusion – voluntarily block access for longer periods

We strongly encourage all Compare.bet users to explore and use these tools.

Self-Assessment Questions

If you’re unsure about your gambling habits, consider the following:

• Do you gamble more than you intended?
• Do you gamble to escape stress or negative feelings?
• Are you chasing losses?
• Is gambling affecting your relationships or work?
• Have others expressed concern about your gambling?

If your answer is “yes” to any of these, consider taking a break or using the support resources below.

Managing Problem Gambling

Signs You May Need Further Support

• Persistent thoughts about gambling
• Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
• Borrowing money to fund gambling
• Difficulty stopping or reducing gambling
• Feeling guilt or anxiety after gambling

If you recognise these signs, it’s important to seek help early.

Professional Support and Help Services

If you’re struggling, confidential help is available from trusted organisations:

GambleAware

Free advice, tools and live chat support.

https://www.gambleaware.org/

GamCare

24/7 helpline, counselling and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.

https://www.gamcare.org.uk/

Helpline: 0808 8020 133

Gamblers Anonymous

Peer-support groups for people who want to stop gambling.

https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

NHS Gambling Addiction Support

Clinics and treatment programmes across England.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/problem-gambling/

National Gambling Helpline

Free, confidential advice available 24/7.

0808 8020 133

Self-Exclusion

GAMSTOP — UK-Wide Self-Exclusion

If you need to restrict your access to online gambling entirely, GAMSTOP offers a free nationwide self-exclusion programme.

Once enrolled, you cannot use licensed online operators during the exclusion period.

Sign up: https://www.gamstop.co.uk/

Protecting Children and Young People

Compare.bet is strictly for 18+ users only.

• We do not target minors
• We do not use imagery or language appealing to children
• We do not permit sign-ups from underage users
• We recommend parental-filtering software such as:
  – Net Nanny
  – Qustodio
  – CyberSitter

If you share a device with someone under 18, consider enabling device-level controls.

Advertising & Commercial Transparency

Compare.bet works with operators on a commercial basis in line with UKGC and ASA/CAP guidelines.

We ensure:

• Clear disclosure of commercial relationships
• No misleading claims or guaranteed outcomes
• All offers shown are accurate at the time of publication
• No targeting of vulnerable individuals or those with self-exclusion markers
• No offer promotion without 18+ and safer gambling messaging

We strive to ensure all content is fair, balanced and transparent.

Affiliate Responsibility

As a comparison service, we are required to:

• Promote only UK-licensed operators
• Provide accurate, up-to-date information about gambling offers
• Signpost safer-gambling tools prominently
• Avoid language that encourages excessive play
• Clearly label adverts and paid placements
• Maintain internal review processes for all content
• Update key pages regularly (including this one)

We take this responsibility seriously.

Our Commitment to Responsible Content

Compare.bet adheres to strict internal standards to ensure that:

• Content is regularly monitored and updated
• Outdated or non-compliant offers are removed
• Editorial is balanced, non-hype and informational
• We avoid targeting individuals showing signs of gambling harm
• We support safer and more informed choices by our users

If you ever find content that concerns you, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.

Updated: December 2025

We review this page regularly to ensure it remains accurate and aligned with UK safer-gambling guidance.