Responsible Gambling

Stable Bets’ responsible gambling policy

Stable Bets is committed to endorsing responsible gambling as well as promoting the awareness of problem gambling and improving prevention, intervention and treatment.

Whilst Stable Bets does not place bets on behalf of its customers, or provide a mechanism by which customers can place bets, we believe it is our responsibility to ensure that you enjoy your experience on this site, whilst remaining fully aware of the social and financial harms associated with problem gambling.

Under Age Gambling

It is illegal for anybody under the age of eighteen to open an account or place a bet. Anyone under the age of eighteen found using this site will have their membership suspended with immediate affect.

We also advise that if your computer is used by children that you keep your account number/username confidential and you may wish to make use of parental control software such as net nanny which is (www.netnanny.com) or cyber sitter (www.cybersitter.com).

Problem Gambling Check List

1. Do you stay away from work or study in order to gamble?

2. Do you gamble to escape from boredom or unhappiness?

3. When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost and in despair and need to gamble again as soon as possible?

4. Do you gamble until all your money is lost?

5. Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you have spent gambling?

6. Have you ever lied, borrowed or stolen to maintain betting habits?

7. Are you reluctant to spend gambling money on anything else?

8. Have you lost interest in your family, friends or hobbies?

9. After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?

The more “yes” answers you have given to these questions, the more likely you are to have a serious gambling problem. We recommend that you;

1. Gamble as a form of entertainment;

2. Avoid chasing losses;

3. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose;

4. Keep track of the time and monitor the amount of money you spend;

Organisations that can help:-

1. www.gamcare.org.uk - 0800 5400133

2. www.responsiblegambling.org

3. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - 08700 50 88 80