Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At South Yorkshire LMC, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. While William Hill offers exciting gaming opportunities, it's important to approach gambling with a responsible mindset and within your means.
Set a budget you can afford to lose, gamble only with money you don't need for essentials, and never chase losses. Remember: the house always has an edge, and outcomes are determined by chance.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble in the UK. If you are under 18, or if you are not of the legal age to gamble in your jurisdiction, you are not permitted to use William Hill's services.
William Hill takes age verification seriously and reserves the right to request proof of identity to confirm that all players meet the minimum age requirement.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Do any of these apply to you? If so, seek help immediately:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling: Keeping your gambling secret from family, friends, or partners
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family time due to gambling
- Increased spending: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Loss of control: Unable to stop or reduce your gambling despite wanting to
- Gambling with borrowed money: Using credit cards, loans, or borrowing to fund gambling
- Mood swings: Feeling irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Financial strain: Struggling to pay bills or debts because of gambling
- Lying about gambling: Deceiving others about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Using gambling to escape: Gambling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotions
Self-Help Tools & Controls
William Hill provides a range of responsible gaming tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a chosen timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Cap the amount you're willing to lose over a specific period
- Reality Checks: Enable pop-up reminders to show how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from your William Hill account
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
- Time Limits: Set time restrictions on your gaming sessions
Access these tools through your William Hill account settings or contact their customer support team for assistance.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organisations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential support and advice
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous – 12-step support groups across the UK
Telephone: 0370 050 8880 - National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS-funded specialist treatment
Telephone: 0203 228 0303
International Support
- 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: 1-800-522-4700
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling is a serious issue, but recovery is possible with the right support. If you're struggling to control your gambling, please don't suffer in silence.
Contact one of the organisations listed above for confidential, non-judgmental support. Your mental health and wellbeing are more important than any game.
Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.