Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Kiamba, we believe gambling should only be enjoyed as a form of entertainment with money you can afford to lose. It is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. Always gamble within your means and set strict limits on time and money spent.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. If you are under the legal age, please do not use any gambling services. It is illegal for operators to provide gambling services to anyone under 18.

All UK gambling sites are required to verify your age and identity before allowing you to place bets.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Be honest with yourself. If you experience any of the following, you may have a gambling problem:

• Gambling with more money than you can afford to lose
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back lost money
• Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or loved ones
• Neglecting work, family, or social responsibilities because of gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or upset when trying to reduce gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Lying about the time or money spent gambling
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Unable to stop or control your gambling impulses
• Experiencing relationship conflicts due to gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself, please seek help immediately.

Self-Help Tools & Controls

Most UK gambling operators provide tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose in a specified period
• Stake Limits: Control the maximum bet size on individual wagers
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you have been gambling
• Time-Out (Cool-Off): Temporarily pause your account for a set period (days to weeks)
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account with a single operator

Use these tools proactively. They are designed to help you gamble responsibly.

Support & Help Organizations

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all licensed UK gambling operators at once
• National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS-funded specialist treatment
  Phone: 0203 228 0000
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

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 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Telefonberatung: 0800 1372700

If You Need Help, Please Reach Out

Problem gambling is treatable, and support is available. You are not alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling:

• Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 for free, confidential support
• Register with GamStop for immediate self-exclusion across all UK operators
• Speak to a GP or counsellor
• Call the National Problem Gambling Clinic on 0203 228 0000

Help is available now. Please take action today.

This information is provided for harm reduction purposes. Kiamba.co.uk is committed to promoting responsible gambling and supporting the wellbeing of all players. Last updated: 2026.