Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At Channel View Kennels, we believe that gambling should only ever be seen as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting should be fun, affordable, and within your means. If you find yourself gambling more than you can afford to lose, or if gambling is causing you stress, please reach out for support.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. All operators featured on this website are licensed and regulated, and strictly enforce age verification checks. If you are under 18, gambling is illegal and harmful to your development.

Parents and guardians: Please speak to young people in your care about the risks of gambling and help protect them from problem gambling.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help:

• Spending more time or money gambling than intended
• Chasing losses by gambling more to win money back
• Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
• Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
• Experiencing relationship or financial problems because of gambling
• Feeling irritable or anxious when trying to reduce gambling
• Lying about the amount of time or money spent gambling
• Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling

Self-Help Tools and Responsible Gambling Features

Most reputable betting operators offer tools to help you stay in control of your gambling:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
• Reality Checks: Receive reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Take a break from gambling for a set period or indefinitely
• Cooling-Off Periods: Request a temporary pause before accessing your account
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account if needed

We strongly encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling habits.

Support Organizations and Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. The following organisations offer confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free support and counselling for problem gambling
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free and confidential)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-regulated online gambling operators
• National Problem Gambling Clinic (NPGC) – NHS-funded treatment service
  Provides specialist help for gambling problems and co-occurring mental health issues

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
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – Information on gambling addiction and support

Need Help?

If you think you have a gambling problem, please reach out for help today. It is never too late to seek support, and help is available.

Remember: Problem gambling is treatable, and many people recover with the right support. You are not alone.

Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for confidential help.