Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Bearded Woodcraft, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting should be fun and within your means – never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.

Age Verification

All gambling services in the United Kingdom are restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. By using this website and any affiliated betting services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction.

If you are under 18, please do not proceed. We are committed to preventing underage gambling.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:

• Gambling with larger amounts of money than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activity or lying about the amount spent
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities due to gambling
• Borrowing money or getting into debt to gamble
• Losing interest in hobbies and activities you once enjoyed
• Feeling restless or irritable when unable to gamble
• Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
• Jeopardising relationships, education, or employment due to gambling

Self-Help Tools & Safeguards

Most reputable betting operators provide tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specific timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're prepared to lose over a set period
• Betting Limits: Restrict the maximum stake on individual bets
• Reality Checks: Enable notifications to remind you how long you've been gambling
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from betting accounts or venues
• Timeout/Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling for a set duration

We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain responsible gaming habits.

Support Organisations & Resources

If you or someone you care about needs help with problem gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:

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 for online gambling
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings across the UK
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS-funded specialist treatment
  Phone: 0203 314 8790

International Resources

• 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

Take Action Today

If you think you may have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling affects not only you but also your family, friends, and finances. Support is available, and recovery is possible.

Remember:

• You are not alone – millions have faced problem gambling
• Help is confidential and non-judgmental
• Recovery is achievable with the right support
• There is no shame in asking for help

If you're in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis helpline immediately.

Last updated: 2026. Bearded Woodcraft is committed to promoting responsible gaming and the wellbeing of our community.