Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At parkfarmkent.com, we believe gambling is a form of entertainment — not a way to make money, pay off debts, or solve financial problems. Always play within your means and never chase losses. If the fun stops, stop.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years or older (or the legal age for gambling in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to gamble. In Great Britain, the legal gambling age is 18. Underage gambling is illegal and betting sites are required to verify your age and identity.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you care about, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses — returning to try to win back money you have lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or colleagues
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or using savings to gamble
- Lying about how much or how often you gamble
- Neglecting work, studies, relationships, or responsibilities because of gambling
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or depressed about gambling
- Being unable to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Gambling to escape from stress, anxiety, or other problems
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as irritability when not gambling
Self-Help Tools
Most licensed betting sites offer practical tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can pay in over a day, week, or month
- Loss limits — set a maximum amount you can lose in a given period
- Reality checks — get reminders of how long you have been playing
- Time-outs — take a short break from your account, usually 24 hours to 6 weeks
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from a single site for a set period
- GamStop self-exclusion — block yourself from all UK-licensed gambling sites for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years
Support Organisations
If you need confidential help or advice, contact the appropriate organisation for your country or region:
- United Kingdom: GamCare — 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) | GamStop — free self-exclusion for UK players
- Australia: Gambling Help Online — 1800 858 858
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — 0800 1 37 27 00
- Other countries: Please contact your local national gambling helpline or responsible gambling authority. Many countries offer free, confidential support services.
If You Have a Problem, Seek Help
Gambling problems can affect anyone. If you think your gambling is becoming harmful — or if you are worried about someone else — please reach out for support today. Help is free, confidential, and available right now. You are not alone, and recovery is possible.