Responsible gambling at Funbet
Start playingThis page is published by the editorial team at Funbet to support players who want to keep gambling enjoyable and in check. We are an independent information portal, not a gambling operator, and nothing on this page constitutes medical or legal advice. If gambling ever feels like more than entertainment, the resources below are a good place to start.
Gambling as entertainment, not a source of income
The most straightforward framing for responsible gambling is also the most useful one: it is a form of entertainment, and like any entertainment it carries a cost. The house edge means that, over time, the expected outcome is a loss — that is not a flaw, it is simply how the activity works. Treating any winnings as a bonus rather than a return on investment is the mindset shift that makes the biggest practical difference.
A session budget set in advance — an amount you are comfortable losing entirely — puts a natural ceiling on any one evening. Never gamble with money set aside for rent, bills or everyday essentials. Chasing losses after a bad run is the single most common way a hobby tips into something harder to manage.
- Set a fixed session budget before you log in, not during play.
- Treat winnings as a bonus, never as expected income.
- Take regular breaks — step away from the screen every hour.
- Avoid playing when tired, stressed or after drinking.
- Keep gambling separate from your financial planning entirely.
When it stops being fun
Most people gamble without any lasting difficulty. For some, though, what starts as casual play gradually shifts — and the shift is often gradual enough that it goes unnoticed for a while. Knowing the early signs makes it easier to catch.
Common warning signs include:
- Spending more time or money than you originally planned.
- Thinking about gambling when you are doing something else.
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back.
- Gambling to recover money lost in a previous session.
- Borrowing money, or hiding gambling activity from people close to you.
- Neglecting work, family or other commitments because of gambling.
Recognising one or two of these in yourself is not a diagnosis — it is a prompt to reassess. The self-check below is a good next step.
A short self-check worth doing honestly
Run through these questions and answer them honestly. There are no right or wrong scores — the point is to give yourself a clear picture rather than a comfortable one.
- Have you ever spent more on gambling than you intended to in a single session?
- Have you gambled to try to win back money you had already lost?
- Have you felt anxious, guilty or upset after a gambling session?
- Have you borrowed money, or sold something, to fund gambling?
- Has gambling ever caused you to miss work, study or a family commitment?
- Have you kept the amount you gamble hidden from someone close to you?
- Do you find it hard to stop once you have started a session?
- Have you ever felt that gambling was the main thing you looked forward to?
If several of these land close to home, speaking to someone is worth doing sooner rather than later. The organisations listed further down this page offer free, confidential support — no referral needed.
Limits you can set with the operator
Funbet offers a self-exclusion option for players who want to take a break from the platform. To request self-exclusion, contact the operator's support team directly — the process is handled by Funbet, not by this portal.
Self-exclusion is a genuine pause, not a formality. If you are considering it, use it — you can always reassess later once you are in a better position to do so.
Players on VIP levels 3, 4 and 5 have access to personalised support through a dedicated account manager, which can also be a route to discussing account-level controls. Regardless of VIP level, any player can reach Funbet's support team via live chat or email around the clock. The operator's own responsible gambling tools sit on its platform — this portal has no access to account settings and cannot apply limits on your behalf.
Taking a break vs self-exclusion
A short break from an account is different from a formal self-exclusion. Self-exclusion is a longer-term commitment — once activated, it closes access for the agreed period, and reopening the account early is typically not straightforward. If you are unsure which one fits your situation, the support teams at GamCare or BeGambleAware can help you decide before you contact the operator.
Using national self-exclusion alongside the operator
GamStop (www.gamstop.co.uk) is a free national self-exclusion scheme that covers all gambling sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Registering with GamStop adds a layer of protection across multiple platforms at once — it is worth doing alongside any operator-specific exclusion, not instead of it.
National help lines worth saving
Every organisation listed here provides free, confidential support. You do not need to be in crisis to call — many people contact them simply to talk through a concern before it becomes a bigger problem.
| Organisation | Contact | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | gamcare.org.uk · 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) | Counselling, forum support, live chat |
| BeGambleAware | begambleaware.org | Self-help tools, treatment referral |
| Gordon Moody | gordonmoody.org.uk | Residential and online treatment programmes |
| GamStop | gamstop.co.uk | Free national self-exclusion across licensed sites |
The National Gambling Helpline — 0808 8020 133 — is free to call from any UK landline or mobile, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is run by GamCare and staffed by trained advisers.
Blocking software
Software-level blocks are one of the most effective tools available because they work independently of willpower. Gamban blocks gambling sites and apps across all devices on a subscription basis. BetBlocker is free, covers a wide range of platforms, and can be set up in a few minutes. Both are worth considering alongside any account-level exclusion.
Protecting minors
Funbet is strictly for players aged 18 and over (18+). If a device you use for gambling is shared with anyone under 18, parental control software adds an important safeguard. Net Nanny and Qustodio both allow parents to block gambling sites at the device level, independent of any browser or account setting. Setting these up takes around ten minutes and removes the risk of a young person accessing gambling content accidentally.
If you believe a minor has opened or accessed a gambling account, contact the operator's support team immediately and, if necessary, follow up with the relevant regulatory authority.
Getting in touch
This portal cannot access or modify Funbet player accounts. For responsible gambling support specific to your account — self-exclusion, deposit controls, or anything account-related — contact Funbet's own support team directly via live chat or email on its platform. For questions about the content on this site, reach our editorial team at [email protected].
Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.