Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income

At Football Manager Downloads, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. Betting should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment with money you can afford to lose – never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems.

If you're using betting apps to try to make money or recover losses, it's time to seek support. Help is available, and reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Age Verification

In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in any form of gambling, including betting on sports through mobile apps.

If you are under 18, please do not use any betting services. If you're concerned about a young person's gambling, contact GamCare for guidance.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do any of these apply to you? If so, it may be time to seek help:

• Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activity or lying about how much you're betting
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Neglecting family, work, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when you can't gamble
• Borrowing money or using credit to fund your gambling
• Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
• Using gambling as a way to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Experiencing relationship problems due to your gambling
• Financial difficulties or debt related to betting

If you've recognised yourself in any of these signs, support is available right now.

Self-Help Tools & In-Built Protections

Most reputable betting apps offer built-in tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a day, week, or month
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount of money you're willing to lose in a set period
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications reminding you how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Betting Limits: Set maximum stake amounts for individual bets
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently close your account to prevent access
• Time-Out Periods: Take a mandatory break from gambling for a set duration

Use these tools proactively. They're there to protect you, not restrict your fun – they help ensure your gambling stays enjoyable and within your means.

Support Organizations – Get Help Today

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, these organizations provide free, confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling, support groups, and resources
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed operators
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from multiple betting sites in one place
• Gamblers Anonymous – 12-step peer support programme
  Phone: 0207 384 3060

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 | Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Free counselling and information

All of these services are confidential, non-judgmental, and free to use.

If You Need Help, Reach Out Now

Problem gambling affects people from all backgrounds, and seeking help is not a failure – it's a positive step towards recovery. Whether you're worried about your own gambling or concerned about someone else's, support is just a phone call or click away.

Don't wait. Contact GamCare, GamStop, or one of the organizations listed above today. You deserve to feel in control.

Your wellbeing is more important than any bet.