Responsible Gambling
OddsIQ provides analysis for informational purposes only. We are committed to promoting responsible gambling and protecting vulnerable individuals.
What is responsible gambling?
Responsible gambling means staying in control of how much time and money you spend on betting. It should always be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. If gambling stops being fun, it's time to stop.
Signs of problem gambling
- Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
- Chasing losses — increasing bets to win back what you've lost
- Borrowing money or selling things to fund gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed about gambling
- Neglecting work, relationships, or other responsibilities
- Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble
- Feeling unable to stop even when you want to
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please reach out to the support organisations below.
Get help and support
BeGambleAware
Free, confidential advice and support for anyone affected by gambling.
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
GamCare
Provides information, advice, and free counselling for problem gamblers.
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
GamStop
Free self-exclusion scheme. Register to block yourself from all UK-licensed gambling sites for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
Gambling Therapy
Free online support including live chat, forums, and email support — available worldwide.
National Gambling Helpline
24/7 freephone helpline for anyone worried about their gambling or someone else's.
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
Self-exclusion with GamStop
GamStop is a free service that lets you exclude yourself from all UK-licensed online gambling companies. Once registered, gambling sites are required by law to prevent you from using their services.
- 6 months — minimum exclusion period
- 1 year — medium-term break
- 5 years — long-term exclusion
Register at gamstop.co.uk. You cannot reverse your exclusion during the chosen period.
Setting deposit limits with bookmakers
Most UK bookmakers are legally required to offer deposit limit tools. You can usually set daily, weekly, or monthly limits in your account settings. We recommend:
- Set a weekly budget you can afford to lose entirely
- Use the bookmaker's deposit limit tool to enforce it
- Never increase your limit in response to losses
- Review your limits monthly
Taking a break from betting
If you feel gambling is becoming a problem, take a break immediately. Here's how:
- Use your bookmaker's "time out" or "cool off" feature (24hrs to 6 weeks)
- Register with GamStop for a longer exclusion
- Delete betting apps from your phone
- Block gambling sites using your browser or network settings
- Talk to someone — call 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
About OddsIQ
OddsIQ provides AI-powered match analysis for informational purposes only. Our probabilities are statistical model estimates, not certainties. No analysis or prediction can guarantee a winning bet. We do not encourage gambling — we provide tools for those who choose to bet to make more informed decisions.
If our analysis tools are causing you to bet more than you can afford, please stop using them and seek support.