Responsible Gaming

Gaming Should Be Entertainment

At 11daysinlycra.com, we're committed to promoting responsible gaming practices. Sports betting should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only – never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Only bet what you can afford to lose, and remember that the odds always favour the bookmaker in the long run.

Age Verification

In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in sports betting and gambling activities. All operators featured on 11daysinlycra.com are licensed and regulated to verify age before accepting customers. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register or place bets.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Please be aware of these warning signs:

• Chasing losses – betting more to recover money you've lost
• Hiding or lying about your gambling activities
• Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
• Neglecting family, work, or social commitments due to gambling
• Feeling anxious or irritable when trying to reduce or stop gambling
• Borrowing money to gamble or fund gambling debts
• Using gambling to escape problems or negative emotions
• Friends or family expressing concern about your gambling

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself, support is available. Please reach out to one of the organisations listed below.

Self-Help Tools and Controls

Reputable betting operators provide tools to help you gamble responsibly. These include:

• 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 over a set timeframe
• Reality Checks: Receive notifications during your betting session reminding you how long you've been gambling
• Time-Out/Cool-Off Period: Temporarily suspend your account for a period you choose (typically 24 hours to 6 weeks)
• Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account if you feel you cannot control your gambling

All UK-licensed operators are required to provide these tools. We encourage you to use them as part of your responsible gaming plan.

Support Organisations

If you're struggling with gambling or suspect a problem is developing, help is available:

United Kingdom

• GamCare – Free counselling and support service for problem gamblers and their families
  www.gamcare.org.uk
  Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme allowing you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators
  www.gamstop.co.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous – Peer support groups across the UK
  www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

International Support Services

• 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
  Phone: 1-800-522-4700

If You Need Help

If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in reaching out – problem gambling is a recognised condition, and support services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk to speak to a counsellor today.