Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be For Entertainment

At maudchurch.co.uk, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming. Gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. It's important to set strict limits on time and money spent gambling, and to only gamble with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

Gambling is strictly for individuals aged 18 years or older in the United Kingdom. By accessing William Hill through maudchurch.co.uk, you confirm that you are of legal gambling age in your jurisdiction. If you are under 18, you must not use any gambling services.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone else, it may indicate problem gambling:

• Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money lost
• Hiding gambling activities or lying about time and money spent
• Gambling with money needed for essentials like rent, bills, or food
• Unable to cut back or stop gambling despite wanting to
• Experiencing mood swings or irritability when not gambling
• Neglecting work, family, or social commitments to gamble
• Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious or depressed related to gambling activities
• Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
• Gambling as a way to escape problems or negative emotions

Self-Help Tools & Controls

William Hill and other responsible operators provide a range of tools to help you stay in control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you're prepared to lose during a session or period
• Reality Checks: Receive regular notifications about your gambling activity and time spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling accounts
• Account Closure: Close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
• Session Time Limits: Set automatic session timeouts to manage your playing duration

We strongly encourage you to use these tools as part of your responsible gaming strategy.

Get Help & Support

If you're struggling with gambling, please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free, confidential support and counselling for problem gamblers
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Helpline: 0808 8020 133
• GamStop – UK's national self-exclusion scheme
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Register to self-exclude from all licensed UK gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous – Support meetings and peer support
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

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)
  www.bzga.de

Take Action Today

If you think you may have a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Problem gambling can have serious consequences for your mental health, relationships, and finances. Support is available, and recovery is possible.

Don't hesitate to contact one of the organisations listed above – they are staffed by trained professionals who understand gambling-related issues and can provide confidential support.