Responsible Gambling
Poker should be fun. We're committed to promoting safe, responsible play for everyone who visits BPR.
You Must Be 18 or Over to Play
Online poker is only legal for adults aged 18 years and older (or 21+ in some jurisdictions). BPR does not provide services to minors. Please verify the legal age in your jurisdiction before playing.
What Is Problem Gambling?
Gambling can harm finances, relationships or wellbeing. You do not need a diagnosis or a complete loss of control to ask for help. Support is also available to people affected by someone else's gambling.
If gambling causes worry, spending pressure or conflict, consider pausing and contacting a support service listed below.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Chasing losses
Continuing to play to try to win back money you've lost.
Spending more than planned
Regularly exceeding your set gambling budget.
Hiding your gambling
Lying to family or friends about how much you play or spend.
Neglecting responsibilities
Missing work, school, or family time because of gambling.
Borrowing money to gamble
Taking loans or using credit to fund your poker sessions.
Gambling to escape
Using poker to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression.
Unable to stop
Feeling unable to quit even when you want to.
Irritability when not playing
Feeling restless or anxious when not gambling.
Questions to Discuss With a Support Service
These questions are prompts for reflection, not a diagnostic test or a score. You can seek support after any concern; you do not need to reach a particular number of yes answers.
- 1 Have you ever spent more time or money gambling than you intended?
- 2 Have you ever gambled to escape worry, boredom, or unhappiness?
- 3 Have you ever neglected your work, family, or education due to gambling?
- 4 Have you ever borrowed money or sold anything to fund gambling?
- 5 Have you ever felt you needed to gamble with increasing amounts to feel excitement?
- 6 Have you ever tried to stop gambling and found it difficult?
- 7 Do you ever feel depressed, guilty, or anxious after gambling?
Get Help — Free, Confidential Support
GamCare
UKFree counselling, advice, and information for anyone affected by problem gambling.
call 0808 8020 133
BeGambleAware
UKNational UK charity offering free, confidential help for gambling problems.
call 0808 8020 133
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
USA24/7 hotline offering confidential support for US players and their families.
call 1-800-522-4700
Gamblers Anonymous
InternationalInternational fellowship of people who share their experience to recover from problem gambling.
Gambling Therapy
InternationalFree, multilingual support from the Gordon Moody Association.
Tools Available at Poker Rooms
Check the controls provided by the exact account product in your location. The list below describes questions to ask, not features verified at every room. A reminder, a deposit limit and an exclusion have different effects.
Deposit Limits
Check the available periods and whether the limit counts gross deposits or deposits minus withdrawals.
Session Time Limits
Check whether the control ends play or only displays a reminder. Do not assume automatic logout.
Reality Checks
Ask what a reminder displays and whether it interrupts play; a reminder is not an enforced spending cap.
Cool-Off Periods
Check the available break periods, covered products and reopening rules with the operator.
Self-Exclusion
Confirm the duration, covered accounts and local multi-operator options before relying on an exclusion.
Blocking Software
Check supported devices and coverage with the blocking-software provider. This is separate from an operator exclusion.
Tips for Responsible Poker Play
- check_circle Play only with money you can afford to lose — never with rent, food, or bill money.
- check_circle Set a strict budget before each session and stick to it, win or lose.
- check_circle Set a finish time before playing and take breaks. A reminder does not make continued play safe.
- check_circle Never chase losses. Accept that losing is part of poker.
- check_circle Don't play when tired, stressed, or under the influence of alcohol.
- check_circle Track your sessions and winnings/losses in a spreadsheet.
- check_circle Keep poker a leisure activity, not a primary income source.
- check_circle Talk openly with friends and family about your gambling habits.
Our Commitment
BPR is committed to promoting safe gambling practices. As an affiliate review site, we:
- Link to source documents and distinguish an operator disclosure from authorisation verified for a particular location.
- Include responsible gambling information on every review and money page.
- Provide links to gambling-support organisations. A support link does not certify or endorse an operator.
- Display 18+ warnings prominently throughout the site.
- Do not market to underage or vulnerable individuals.
- Accept corrections to factual claims through the contact page and label unresolved conditions.
If you believe we are failing in any of these commitments, please contact us.
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