Responsible Gambling 🛡️
Bet Ahoy Ltd, trading as BetAhoy, holds Gambling Commission licence 100094 for Great Britain, which you can check on the Commission's public register. That licence requires the operator to offer safer-gambling tools and to keep players aged 18+ only. This page on Betahoy explains how to use those protections.
Responsible gambling means setting limits before you play, spending only money you can afford to lose, and stopping when it stops being fun. Gambling does not guarantee a return, and losses are a normal part of it.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
The clearest sign is gambling more than you planned, in time or money. Other signs are worth taking seriously:
- Chasing losses by betting again to win money back
- Borrowing money or missing bills to fund play
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Feeling restless, anxious or irritable when you try to cut down
- Gambling to escape stress, loneliness or low mood
- Neglecting work, relationships or sleep
If two or more of these sound familiar, take a break and talk to someone.
Deposit Limits and Spending Control
The minimum deposit at BetAhoy is £10, and deposits can be made by Visa, Mastercard or Trustly. Setting a personal deposit limit in your account settings caps what you can add over a day, week or month. We recommend choosing a figure from your spare income and treating it as fixed.
Practical habits also help: use a timer, take regular breaks, never gamble when tired or upset, and never use money meant for rent or bills. Check your bank statements regularly so you see the true total.
Self-Exclusion and Time Out
Because BetAhoy is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, you can use GAMSTOP, the free national self-exclusion scheme. Registering blocks you from all UK-licensed online gambling sites for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. You can also ask the operator directly for a shorter cooling-off break or an account closure through its support channels.
Consider installing gambling-blocking software on your devices and asking your bank whether it offers a gambling transaction block.
United Kingdom Helplines and Support
Free, confidential support is available from several UK organisations:
- GamCare National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, with live chat also available through GamCare
- BeGambleAware: information, advice and support tools
- Gamblers Anonymous UK: peer support meetings for people affected by gambling
- GAMSTOP: free self-exclusion across UK-licensed sites
- Samaritans: 116 123, free at any time if you feel in crisis
Family members and friends can also get support; GamCare and Gamblers Anonymous both help those affected by someone else's gambling.
How to Get Help
Start small: tell one trusted person how you feel, then pause your play and set a limit or exclusion. If you owe money, free debt advice services can help you set up a plan. Asking for help is a practical step, not a failure.
If gambling is causing you distress, call the GamCare National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, and consider setting a deposit limit or taking a break from your account today.
