Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be For Entertainment
At Lilac Farm, we believe gambling should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Gambling is never a reliable way to earn money or solve financial problems. No deposit bonuses and betting offers are designed to be fun – please only gamble what you can afford to lose.
If you find yourself viewing gambling as income or a solution to money worries, it may be time to seek support.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to gamble legally. Lilac Farm takes age verification seriously and operates only for adults who meet this requirement.
If you are under 18, gambling is illegal and can cause serious harm. If you're aware of underage gambling, please report it to the relevant authorities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Check yourself against these warning signs:
- Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
- Hiding gambling activity from friends, family, or partners
- Gambling with money meant for essential expenses (rent, bills, food)
- Spending more time and money gambling than intended
- Neglecting work, school, hobbies, or relationships due to gambling
- Feeling irritable or anxious when not gambling
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling
- Lying about the extent of your gambling
- Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape problems or difficult emotions
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, professional support is available.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most reputable operators and the GamStop scheme offer practical tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified period (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you're willing to lose over a set timeframe
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time Limits: Set automatic session time limits that log you out after a specified duration
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from an operator or, via GamStop, from multiple UK-licensed gambling sites simultaneously
- Cool-Off Periods: Take a mandatory break from gambling for a set number of days
Use these tools proactively. They are designed to protect you and maintain gambling as entertainment.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, confidential help is available from specialist organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free counselling, support, and information
www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed operators
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from multiple sites with one registration - Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support meetings and fellowship
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS specialist treatment service
Referrals available through your GP
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
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
There is no shame in seeking support. Problem gambling is treatable, and organisations like GamCare and GamStop provide confidential, compassionate help to thousands of people every year.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling:
- Call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 for immediate, free support (24/7)
- Visit www.gamcare.org.uk for counselling and information
- Register with GamStop at www.gamstop.co.uk to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators
- Speak to your GP about referral to specialist NHS treatment
Recovery is possible. Help is available. You don't have to face this alone.