Our Commitment
At WallyPot, responsible gambling is at the heart of everything we do. While we are an informational resource and do not offer gambling services ourselves, we recognise the important role we play in promoting safe gambling practices. We are committed to ensuring that the operators we review uphold the highest standards of player protection and that our users have access to the resources they need to gamble responsibly.
We believe that gambling should always remain a form of entertainment — never a source of financial distress or emotional hardship. We actively encourage all users to set personal limits, play within their means, and seek help if they feel their gambling habits are becoming problematic.
Age Verification
Gambling in the United Kingdom is strictly restricted to individuals aged 18 and over. It is a criminal offence for anyone under 18 to gamble, and it is equally unlawful for any operator to permit underage gambling. All operators featured on WallyPot are required by the UK Gambling Commission to implement robust age verification procedures.
If you are a parent or guardian, we strongly encourage you to use internet filtering software to prevent minors from accessing gambling-related content. Resources such as Net Nanny and CyberPatrol can help you manage online access.
Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually and may not always be immediately apparent. If you or someone you know exhibits any of the following behaviours, it may be time to seek professional support:
- Spending more money or time on gambling than you can afford
- Chasing losses by increasing the size or frequency of bets
- Borrowing money, selling possessions, or committing theft to fund gambling
- Neglecting work, education, family, or personal hygiene due to gambling
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when unable to gamble
- Lying to family members or friends about the extent of your gambling
- Using gambling as an escape from stress, depression, or other emotional difficulties
- Failed repeated attempts to cut down or stop gambling
If any of these signs are familiar, please reach out to one of the support organisations listed below.
Self-Exclusion
Self-exclusion is a powerful tool that allows individuals to voluntarily restrict their access to gambling platforms for a defined period. In the United Kingdom, the national self-exclusion scheme GamStop enables you to exclude yourself from all UKGC-licensed online gambling operators simultaneously.
Once registered with GamStop, your exclusion applies across all participating operators for a minimum period of six months, with options to extend to one year or five years. During your exclusion period, operators are required to close your accounts and refund any balance. Visit gamstop.co.uk to register.
Many operators also offer their own self-exclusion options, deposit limits, time-out periods, and reality checks. We encourage players to explore these features directly on the operator's platform.
Support Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, the following UK-based organisations offer free, confidential support:
GambleAware — Provides free information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harm. Visit gambleaware.org or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.
Gambling Therapy — Offers free online support including live chat, forums, and resources available in multiple languages. Visit gamblingtherapy.org.
GameCare — Provides information, advice, and treatment services for anyone affected by problem gambling in the UK. Visit gamcare.org.uk or call 0808 8020 133.
GamStop — The UK's free national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. Register at gamstop.co.uk.