Further information about responsible gambling
Betfair's Responsible Gambling Policy
Betfair is committed to endorsing responsible wagering as well as promoting the awareness of problem gambling and improving prevention, intervention and treatment. Betfair's Responsible Gambling Policy sets out its commitment to minimising the negative effects of problem gambling and to promoting responsible gambling practices.
We believe it is our responsibility to you, our customers, to ensure that you enjoy your wagering experience on our site, while remaining fully aware of the social and financial harms associated with problem gambling.
In order to assist our players in gambling responsibly, we ensure that all our staff receive responsible gambling awareness training and we have provided the following information and features on our site.
- Customer driven deposit and loss limits
- Game Session Timers
- Self-exclusion tools
- Links to GamCare and other help organisations
- Self help and awareness information
- Information and tools to protect underage access
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Financial Limits
Functionality is available to set Daily, Weekly or Monthly Deposit Limits. These can be set either when you register for an account or from within your ‘Account Profile’ if you are already a customer. Limits can be amended at anytime from within your ‘Account Profile’ and more detailed information about this functionality can be found there.
We additionally have Transfer Limits functionality available on our Exchange Games and Casino products to allow you to manage the funds that you transfer into those products.
Weekly, Monthly or Yearly Loss Limits are also available. These can be set either when you register for an account or from within your ‘Account Profile’ if you are already a customer. Limits can be amended at anytime from within your ‘Account Profile’ and more detailed information about this functionality can be found there.
If you require any further information or assistance regarding any of our Financial Limit functionalities, please contact our Helpdesk.
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Self-exclusion
Should you need to take a break from gambling, we provide a self-exclusion facility which can either be set from within your ‘Account Profile’ section, or which can be set by our Helpdesk upon request. Self-exclusion means that your account will remain closed for a minimum period of 6 months, and will not be reactivated under any circumstances during the exclusion period (unlike a standard account closure request). A written request (after 6 months has elapsed) is required before account re-opening can be considered.
In addition to self-exclusion, it is also possible for you to elect to restrict your access (under the same conditions as self-exclusion) to the following Betfair products.
- Betfair Casino: From within the Casino, go to ‘My Account’ and select the ‘Casino Exclusion’ option. Alternatively, our Helpdesk can set this for you.
- Betfair Poker: Our Helpdesk can set this for you.
- Betfair Poker Blackjack: Self-exclusion can be set from within the “Responsible Play” section. Alternatively, our Helpdesk can set this for you.
- Betfair Exchange Games: From within Games, go to 'My Account' and select the 'Games Exclusion' option. Alternatively, our Helpdesk can set this for you.
Please contact our Helpdesk if you require further information or assistance.
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Maintaining control
Whilst the majority of our customers gamble within their means for some it can be more difficult. In order to maintain control of your gambling habits we would like you to bear in mind the following points:
- Gambling should be done in moderation and undertaken as a form of leisure not as a genuine way of making money
- Avoid chasing losses
- Only gamble when you can cover the losses
- Keep track of the time and monitor the amount of money you spend
- If you need help, use the deposit and loss limits tools to help you control the amount you can spend. These can be accessed from within your ‘Account Profile’ or you can contact our Helpdesk for assistance.
- Should you need a break from gambling, self-exclusion can be set from within your ‘Account Profile or our Helpdesk will be able to assist you
If you need to talk to someone about any concerns you may have with your gambling, please contact one of the organisations which we have detailed below.
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Do you have a problem?
If you are concerned that gambling has had a negative impact on your life or someone else's then the following questions may help you find out.
- Does gambling prevent you from attending work or college?
- Do you gamble to pass time or to escape boredom?
- Do you gamble alone for long periods of time?
- Have others ever criticised you for your gambling?
- Have you lost interest in family, friends or hobbies due to gambling?
- Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you spend gambling?
- Have you lied, stolen or borrowed in order to maintain betting habits?
- Are you reluctant to spend ‘gambling money’ on anything else?
- Do you gamble until you lose all your money?
- After losing, do you feel that you have to try and win back the losses as soon as possible?
- If you run out of money when gambling, do you feel lost and in despair and feel the need to gamble again as soon as possible?
- Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?
- Does gambling make you depressed or even suicidal?
The more questions that you answer ‘yes’ to, the more likely it is that you are having difficulties with your gambling. To speak with someone who can give you advice and support, please contact one of the organisations detailed below.
- GamCare, the leading authority providing counselling, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling in the UK, can be visited at: www.gamcare.org.uk. Its confidential helpline is: 0845 6000 133. Non-UK residents can contact GamCare for details of International support organisations.
- Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and help other compulsive gamblers do the same. There are regional fellowships around the world. The Gamblers Anonymous international service site is at: www.gamblersanonymous.org.
- Gambling Therapy provides support and counselling for anyone adversely affected by gambling. Members of the Gambling Therapy Team operates from locations both within the UK and internationally. Its site can be accessed at: www.gamblingtherapy.org
- Australian national 1800 gambling helpline - Call 1800 858 858. The Australian national number is a hotline for all problem gamblers and their families who will be able to speak directly with someone locally, irrespective of where they are calling from within Australia
- Relationships Australia provides a range of support to problem gamblers and their families, it can be accessed at: www.relationships.com.au
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Underage gambling
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to open an account or to gamble on Betfair. Betfair takes its responsibilities in this regard very seriously. We carry out age verification checks on all customers who use payment mechanisms which are available to under 18’s and additionally perform random age verification checks on customers using other forms of funding mechanisms.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 FOUND TO BE USING THIS SITE WILL HAVE ANY WINNINGS FORFEITED AND MAY ALSO BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE.
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Filtering Systems
Betfair advises and encourages its customers to prevent minors from accessing gambling websites. ICRA (the Internet Content Rating Association) offers a complete filtering solution for parents and Betfair is registered with them as a ‘gambling content’ site. If you share your computer with friends or family who are under the legal age to register or bet with our site, please click on the link to register: www.icra.org. Alternative filtering solutions are available from NetNanny or Cyberpatrol.
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