Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At Our Corona Diary, we believe gambling should only ever be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting sites listed on our platform should offer safe, regulated environments where you can enjoy games responsibly.

If you find yourself chasing losses, spending more than you can afford, or gambling to escape problems, please seek help immediately.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the United Kingdom. All reputable betting operators verify your age during registration. Gambling is illegal for under-18s.

Parents and guardians: use parental controls to block gambling websites and speak openly with young people about the risks of gambling.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Do you recognise any of these signs?

• Chasing losses by gambling with more money
• Gambling with money needed for bills, rent, or food
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
• Lying about how much time or money you've spent gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts for the same excitement
• Failed attempts to cut down or control gambling
• Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
• Borrowing money to gamble
• Relationships, work, or education suffering due to gambling

If you recognise these signs in yourself or someone else, help is available.

Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features

Responsible betting operators provide tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on how much you can deposit
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose in a given period
• Reality Checks: Receive pop-up reminders showing how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts
• Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from a betting site for a set period or indefinitely
• Account Closure: Permanently close your account

Use these tools proactively. Most betting sites make them easy to access in account settings.

Support & Help Organizations

United Kingdom

• GamCare
  Free, confidential support for problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop
  National Self-Exclusion Scheme
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators in one registration
• Gamblers Anonymous
  Support groups and peer help
  Telephone: 020 7384 3060

Australia

• Gambling Help Online
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
  Free counselling and support

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 (confidential, 24/7)

Germany

• Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  Information and support services
  Telephone: 0800 1372700 (free)

All support services above are independent of betting operators and gambling affiliates. They provide free, confidential help.

Do You Need Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling:

• Reach out to one of the support organizations listed above
• Talk to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional
• Use self-exclusion tools immediately
• Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness

You are not alone. Help is available, and recovery is possible.