Responsible Gambling 🛡️
Responsible gambling means staying in control of time, money and emotions while you play. On Winner Bet and any other site, you must be 18+ to gamble, and you should only stake money you can afford to lose.
Please note that Winner Bet is operated by Data Yard advertissement SARL under a SONAL (national lotteries company of the DRC) authorisation. It holds no licence valid for the United Kingdom, so UK-specific protections do not apply to it.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling often starts quietly. Watch for these signs in yourself or someone close to you:
- Spending more money or time than you planned
- Chasing losses by betting again to win money back
- Borrowing money, or missing bills, to fund gambling
- Lying to family or friends about how much you play
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not gambling
- Neglecting work, study or relationships
If several of these sound familiar, take a break today and talk to someone you trust.
Self-Exclusion Tools
Self-exclusion lets you block yourself from gambling for a fixed period. In Great Britain, the GAMSTOP scheme covers only operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, and this brand is not one of them, so GAMSTOP will not block access to it.
If you want to stop, contact the operator's live chat (support is available 24/7) and ask for your account to be closed. We also suggest installing blocking software on your devices and asking your bank about gambling blocks on your card.
Deposit Limits and Staying in Control
Setting a budget before you play is the simplest protection. The operator's own site does not publish deposit-limit tools in the details we hold, so set your own limits outside the account.
- Decide a fixed amount in advance and treat it as the cost of entertainment
- Never gamble with rent, bills or borrowed money
- Set a time limit and use a phone alarm
- Do not chase losses or raise stakes after a bad run
- Keep a record of what you deposit and spend
Bonuses with wagering requirements can encourage longer play. Read the terms first and never let a bonus decide how much you stake.
United Kingdom Helplines and Organisations
Free, confidential help is available across the UK:
- GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline with 24/7 phone support and live chat, plus structured support for people affected by someone else's gambling.
- Gamblers Anonymous UK offers peer-support meetings for people who want to stop gambling.
- BeGambleAware provides information, self-assessment tools and signposting to treatment.
- National Debtline and StepChange offer free advice if gambling has caused debt.
Please search for each organisation's official website to confirm its current contact details before calling.
How to Get Help
Reaching out is the hardest step, and it is also the most useful one. Tell a friend, relative or your GP what is happening, then contact a support organisation for a confidential conversation.
If you are worried about a partner, child or friend, avoid blame. Listen calmly, encourage them to seek support, and look after your own wellbeing too. Many people recover, and you do not have to manage it alone.
For free, confidential support at any hour, contact GamCare.
