Responsible Gaming

Gambling Should Be Entertainment

At Adelphi Lads Club, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling. Tennis betting and sports wagering should be enjoyed as entertainment only, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Gambling always carries risk, and the house always has an edge.

Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.

Age Verification

You must be 18 years of age or older to use betting services in the United Kingdom. This is a legal requirement under UK gambling regulations.

If you are under 18, you are not permitted to place bets or use our affiliated betting sites. We take age verification seriously and work with our partners to prevent underage gambling.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:

• Chasing losses by betting more to recover money you've lost
• Hiding your gambling activities or betting amounts from friends and family
• Spending more time and money on gambling than you intended
• Feeling anxious or irritable when you try to reduce gambling
• Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
• Borrowing money to fund gambling activities
• Neglecting work, family, or social responsibilities due to gambling
• Lying about how much you gamble or your losses
• Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
• Feeling a need to gamble with increasingly larger amounts for excitement

If you recognize any of these signs in yourself, please reach out for support immediately.

Self-Help Tools and Controls

Most reputable betting sites offer tools to help you maintain control:

• Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
• Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to lose
• Betting Limits: Restrict the amount you can wager per bet
• Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
• Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Take a break from gambling for a set period without closing your account
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently close your account or exclude yourself from multiple betting sites at once

We encourage you to use these tools proactively to maintain healthy gambling habits.

Support Organizations and Resources

If you need help with problem gambling, support is available. Here are trusted organizations for UK players and beyond:

United Kingdom

• GamCare — Free confidential support and information about problem gambling
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
• GamStop — National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
  www.gamstop.co.uk
  Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators
• Gamblers Anonymous — Peer support and recovery meetings
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

International Resources

• 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
  Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
• Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
  www.bzga.de

If You Need Help, Reach Out Today

Problem gambling is a recognized issue that affects many people. There is no shame in seeking help. Support services are confidential, free, and available 24/7.

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please contact one of the organizations above or speak to your GP about treatment options.

Remember: you are not alone, and recovery is possible.