Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At hickorydickorydockflowers.co.uk, we believe gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting should be fun and within your means – never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
Please gamble responsibly and within your limits. Set a budget before you start and stick to it.
Age Verification
Gambling is only for adults. In the UK, you must be 18 years of age or older to place bets or use betting services including those offered on Betfred.
If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or gamble. We take age verification seriously and reserve the right to request proof of identity and age at any time.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses – trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Gambling with money meant for essentials (rent, food, bills, medication)
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Needing to gamble larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money to gamble or cover gambling debts
- Gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Player Protections
Most reputable betting operators, including Betfred, offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a chosen time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive notifications reminding you how long you've been gambling or how much you've wagered
- Time Limits: Set a maximum duration for your gambling session
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from your account for a set period, or permanently
- Account Closure: Close your betting account if you wish to stop altogether
Contact Betfred customer support or visit their website to activate any of these tools. You can also use GamStop (see below) for multi-operator self-exclusion across the UK gambling industry.
Support Organizations & Resources
United Kingdom (Primary Resources)
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GamCare – Free confidential support and counselling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) -
GamStop – UK's national self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators for 6 months to 5 years -
Gamblers Anonymous
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Support meetings and peer help across the UK -
National Debtline
Website: www.nationaldebtline.org
Helpline: 0808 808 4000 (if gambling has led to debt)
Other Countries & Resources
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Australia – Gambling Help Online
Website: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au -
Canada – Responsible Gambling Council
Website: www.responsiblegambling.org -
United States – National Council on Problem Gambling
Website: www.ncpgambling.org
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 -
Germany – Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
Website: www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
If you think you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help now. There is no shame in asking for support – gambling addiction is a recognised condition and help is available.
Whether you're in the UK or elsewhere, contact one of the organisations listed above. They provide free, confidential, and non-judgmental support to anyone struggling with problem gambling.
Remember: You are not alone, and recovery is possible.
Last updated: 2026. This information is provided for harm reduction purposes. For more details about Betfred's responsible gambling measures, please visit their website or contact their customer support team.