At Tipmeerkat, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling practices. We believe that gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a way to make money or escape from problems. This page provides information and resources to help you maintain a healthy relationship with gambling.
Understanding Responsible Gambling
Responsible gambling means making informed choices about your gambling habits and knowing when to stop. It involves:
- Setting time and money limits before you start gambling
- Only gambling with money you can afford to lose
- Never chasing losses
- Not gambling when upset, angry, or depressed
- Balancing gambling with other activities
- Taking regular breaks
Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Here are some warning signs to be aware of:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Gambling to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression
- Lying to family members or others about how much you gamble
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to feel excitement
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down on gambling
- Making repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling
- Jeopardizing or losing important relationships, job, or educational opportunities because of gambling
- Relying on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling
Self-Assessment
If you're concerned about your gambling habits, ask yourself these questions:
- Have you ever lied to people important to you about how much you gamble?
- Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money?
- Have you ever had to borrow money to gamble?
- Has gambling caused you any financial problems?
- Has gambling caused any problems in your relationships?
- Have you ever gambled to escape worry or problems?
- Have you ever gambled to pay off debts?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may want to consider seeking help from one of the resources listed below.
Tools for Responsible Gambling
There are several tools available to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit limits: Set limits on how much you can deposit into your betting accounts
- Time limits: Set limits on how long you can spend gambling
- Self-exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from gambling websites or venues
- Reality checks: Set up notifications to remind you how long you've been gambling
- Blocking software: Install software that blocks access to gambling websites
Support Resources by Country
United Kingdom
BeGambleAware: BeGambleAware provides information to help people make informed decisions about their gambling. They offer free, confidential help and support to anyone experiencing problems with gambling.
GamCare: GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms.
GAMSTOP: GAMSTOP lets you put controls in place to restrict your online gambling activities.
United States
South Africa
Australia
Canada
Ireland
Protecting Minors
Gambling is an adult activity and is not intended for minors. We encourage parents and guardians to:
- Use parental control software to block access to gambling websites
- Talk to young people about the risks associated with gambling
- Be aware of the warning signs of problem gambling in young people
- Lead by example and demonstrate responsible gambling behavior
Our Commitment
At Tipmeerkat, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling. We:
- Provide information and resources on responsible gambling
- Encourage our users to gamble responsibly
- Support research, education, and treatment of problem gambling
- Train our staff to recognize signs of problem gambling
- Regularly review and improve our responsible gambling policies