Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At Apollo Windows Nottingham, we believe that betting and gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting apps and casino games are games of chance where the odds always favour the operator. Please gamble responsibly and only wager what you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

Gambling is only permitted for individuals aged 18 years or over in the United Kingdom. If you are under 18, please do not use any betting applications or gambling services. It is illegal for operators to offer gambling services to anyone under the legal age.

All operators featured on this website are required to verify your age before allowing you to open an account and place bets.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Please be aware of the following warning signs that may indicate a gambling problem. If you recognise any of these in yourself or someone you know, seek help immediately:

• Chasing losses: Continuing to gamble to try to recover money you've lost
• Hiding gambling activity: Concealing the amount of time or money spent gambling from friends or family
• Neglecting responsibilities: Prioritising gambling over work, study, family, or personal obligations
• Increasing stakes: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
• Failed attempts to quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut down or stop gambling
• Gambling to escape: Using gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional problems
• Borrowing money to gamble: Taking out loans or borrowing from others to fund gambling activity
• Physical symptoms: Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or sleep problems related to gambling
• Lying about gambling: Being dishonest with others about your gambling habits or losses
• Relationship strain: Gambling causing conflict with family, friends, or partners

Self-Help Tools and Safer Gambling Features

Most reputable betting apps and gambling operators offer tools to help you gamble more responsibly:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can lose within a set timeframe
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
• Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing betting apps and gambling sites
• Session Timeouts: Automatically log out after a set period of inactivity
• Account Restrictions: Reduce betting limits or disable certain features

We strongly encourage you to use these tools if you feel your gambling may be becoming problematic.

Support Organisations and Helplines

If you are struggling with gambling or believe you may have a problem, please reach out to one of the following organisations. They offer free, confidential support:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling and support for problem gamblers
  Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
  Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme
  Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
  Register for multi-operator self-exclusion across licensed UK gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous – Support groups and peer assistance
  Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS-funded treatment service
  Website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk/npgc

International Support

• Australia: Gambling Help Online
  www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
• Canada: Responsible Gambling Council
  www.responsiblegambling.org
• United States: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
  www.ncpgambling.org
  National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.check-dein-spiel.de

If You Need Help, Reach Out Today

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, remember that help is available and recovery is possible. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Do not hesitate to contact one of the organisations listed above. They are free, confidential, and staffed by trained professionals who understand problem gambling.

Your wellbeing is more important than any bet. Please gamble responsibly and look after yourself.