Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Fun, Not a Financial Solution
At Yarn Community, we believe that online betting should be enjoyed purely as entertainment. Betting is never a reliable way to make money or solve financial problems. The house always has a mathematical advantage, and the outcome of any bet is always uncertain.
Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be at least 18 years of age to participate in online betting and gambling activities. All licensed operators are required to verify the age of their customers before allowing access to betting platforms.
If you are under 18, gambling is illegal and we strongly encourage you not to attempt to use betting services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop quickly and affect your finances, relationships, and mental health. Be honest with yourself and check if any of these warning signs apply to you:
- Spending more time and money on betting than you intended
- Chasing losses by betting more to recover money you've lost
- Hiding your gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund your betting
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Neglecting work, study, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Relationship conflicts caused by your gambling behaviour
- Financial problems or debt resulting from betting
If any of these apply to you, help is available.
Self-Help Tools and Controls
Responsible betting operators provide tools to help you stay in control. These include:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a set timeframe
- Betting Limits: Restrict the amount you can wager on individual bets
- Reality Checks: Receive regular pop-up reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for hours, days, or weeks
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and be blocked from accessing betting services
Use these tools proactively to manage your gambling and protect yourself.
Support and Help Organizations
If you're struggling with gambling, confidential support is available from these trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all licensed UK gambling operators at once - Gamblers Anonymous – Support groups and peer assistance
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic (NPGC) – NHS specialist treatment service
Available through your GP referral
International Support
- 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
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible with support.
Whether you're experiencing gambling problems yourself or you're concerned about someone else, don't hesitate to contact one of the organisations listed above. These services are:
- Completely confidential and non-judgmental
- Free to use
- Staffed by trained professionals
- Available 24/7
Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is always available.