Responsible Gambling

OddsAway is committed to promoting safe and responsible gambling.

🛑 If gambling is causing you harm, please stop and seek help. Free, confidential support is available 24/7 — see the resources below.

Our Commitment

OddsAway is a travel and destination guide for adults who enjoy gambling as part of their leisure activities. We believe gambling should be fun, social, and within your means — never a source of stress, financial harm, or addiction.

All gambling content on OddsAway is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We encourage all readers to gamble responsibly and within their means.

Are You Gambling Safely?

Gambling is safe and enjoyable when it stays within these boundaries:

You set a budget before you play — and stick to it
You gamble for entertainment, not to make money
You never chase losses
It doesn't affect your relationships, work, or finances
You can stop whenever you choose to

Warning Signs to Watch For

Seek help if gambling is:

Taking up more time or money than you intended
Causing arguments with family or friends
Making you feel anxious, guilty, or depressed
Leading you to borrow money or sell possessions
Something you hide from others
Something you feel unable to stop

Self-Exclusion Tools

All reputable casinos and online sportsbooks offer self-exclusion and deposit limit tools. Before travelling to a casino destination, you can:

Set a loss limit before you travel — a hard number you won't go beyond
Use self-exclusion on any online accounts if online gambling is an issue
Tell a trusted person your budget for the trip
Use pre-paid cards with a fixed amount rather than direct bank access

Free Help & Support

BeGambleAware (UK)

Free, confidential support for anyone affected by gambling problems.

begambleaware.org
0808 8020 133

GamCare (UK)

National helpline and online chat for gambling-related harm.

gamcare.org.uk
0808 8020 133

Gambling Therapy

International free support in multiple languages.

gamblingtherapy.org

Gamblers Anonymous

Peer support groups worldwide.

gamblersanonymous.org.uk

YGAM (Young People)

Education and support for young people affected by gambling.

ygam.org

Malta Responsible Gaming Foundation

Support for Malta-based gambling harm.

rgf.org.mt

Age Verification

Gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. All casinos and sportsbooks linked from OddsAway are required to verify customer age before allowing play. We do not knowingly provide content to or encourage gambling by anyone under 18.

Editorial Independence

OddsAway earns commission through affiliate links. This never influences our responsible gambling messaging or causes us to recommend operators with poor player protection standards. We only link to licensed, regulated operators.