Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At Furniture Planet UK, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed purely as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If you choose to gamble, please do so responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.

Remember: the odds always favour the operator. There is no guaranteed way to win, and gambling carries financial risk.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the UK. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to participate in gambling activities. Operators are required to carry out age verification checks before allowing access to gambling services.

If you are under 18, please do not use any betting sites. If you are concerned about a young person's gambling, contact the support organisations listed below.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop quickly and affect your life in serious ways. Ask yourself if any of these warning signs apply to you:

• Gambling with money intended for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
• Chasing losses by gambling more to try to win back money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or partners
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
• Neglecting work, school, hobbies, or relationships due to gambling
• Borrowing money or getting into debt to finance gambling
• Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts to get the same excitement
• Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions

If you recognise any of these signs, please seek help immediately. Support is available.

Self-Help Tools

Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you gamble responsibly. These include:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
• Spending Limits: Restrict the total amount you can stake
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications during gambling sessions to remind you of time spent
• Session Time Limits: Set maximum duration for gambling sessions
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from a betting site
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling

Use these tools proactively. They are designed to help you stay in control.

Support Organizations

If you are struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of the organisations below:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support and self-help tools
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop – National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Register to exclude yourself from all UK-licensed online gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous – Support groups and peer support
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Debtline – If gambling has led to debt
  Helpline: 0808 808 4000 (free, Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-4pm)

Australia

• Gambling Help Online
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Counselling: 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7)

Canada

• Responsible Gambling Council
  www.responsiblegambling.org
• Gamblers Anonymous Canada
  www.gamblersanonymous.ca

United States

• National Council on Problem Gambling
  www.ncpgambling.org
  Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7)

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Federal Centre for Health Education
  www.bzga.de
  Helpline: 0800 1 372 374 (free)

Other Jurisdictions

If you are outside the above regions, please search for your national problem gambling helpline or counselling service. Most countries have dedicated support services available.

If You Need Help

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling:

• Contact one of the support organisations listed above
• Speak to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional
• Use self-exclusion tools to take a break from gambling
• Set strict limits on time and money
• Avoid gambling when stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol

Recovery is possible. Support services are confidential and free. Reach out today.

This responsible gaming information is provided for educational purposes. Furniture Planet UK does not endorse or promote gambling. Please gamble responsibly and in accordance