Responsible gambling at Magius
Gambling works as entertainment when you stay in control of the time and money you spend. This page sets out the practical tools we offer, the warning signs worth watching for, and where to get confidential help in the UK if play starts feeling like a problem rather than a choice.
Why this matters
Most people gamble without harm. A smaller group find that what began as recreation becomes compulsive — chasing losses, hiding spending, or prioritising play over other parts of life. The earlier you recognise the pattern, the easier it is to change course.
We want your time on Magius to stay enjoyable. That means being honest about the risks, giving you the tools to manage them, and pointing you toward expert support when you need it.
Signs gambling is getting out of hand
These behaviours suggest play has stopped being entertainment:
- Spending more than you planned, or returning to play straight after a loss to try and win it back.
- Borrowing money to gamble, or using funds set aside for bills or essentials.
- Lying to family or friends about how much you spend or how often you play.
- Feeling irritable, anxious or low when you are not playing.
- Neglecting work, study or relationships because gambling takes priority.
- Continuing to play even when it causes financial or emotional harm.
If two or more of these apply, it is worth talking to someone — either a friend you trust or one of the free confidential services listed further down this page.
Questions worth asking yourself
A short self-check can help you spot problems early. Answer honestly:
- Do you gamble longer or more often than you intended?
- Have you tried to cut down or stop, and found you could not?
- Do you think about gambling when you are doing other things?
- Have you lied about your gambling to people close to you?
- Do you gamble to escape worries, guilt or low mood?
- After losing, do you return another day to try and get even?
- Have you risked or lost a relationship, job or opportunity because of gambling?
- Do you rely on others to bail you out of financial trouble caused by gambling?
Two or more "yes" answers suggest gambling may be causing harm. The organisations below offer free, confidential assessments and support tailored to your situation.
Our control tools
You can contact our support team to request self-exclusion by email. Once active, your account is closed and you cannot open a new one for the duration you choose — typically six months, one year or longer. Self-exclusion is binding: we will not lift it early, even if you ask.
If you need a shorter break, ask support for a cooling-off period. This temporarily blocks access to your account without closing it permanently. Use this when you want to step back for a few days or weeks rather than commit to a long exclusion.
Limits on deposits, losses, wagers and session length are tools many operators offer, though we do not publish specific figures for them. Contact [email protected] to ask what can be set on your account.
Practical limits that work
These strategies help most people keep play in balance:
- Set a budget before you start — an amount you can afford to lose — and stop when you reach it, win or lose.
- Use a separate account or prepaid card for gambling, so the money you play with stays apart from household funds.
- Set a timer on your phone. When it goes off, take a break or log out — play often runs longer than you realise.
- Never chase losses. If you lose your budget, accept it and come back another day.
- Do not gamble when you are upset, drunk or tired. Decisions made under stress or impairment cost more than you intended.
- Keep other hobbies and social activities in your week. Gambling should be one choice among many, not the only one.
Where to get help in the UK
Free, confidential support is available right now, whether you are worried about your own play or someone else's.
National Gambling Helpline
GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The call is free from UK landlines and mobiles. Trained advisers offer emotional support, practical guidance and referrals to face-to-face counselling. You can also live-chat or email via gamcare.org.uk.
BeGambleAware
BeGambleAware provides information, advice and direct access to the National Gambling Treatment Service, which offers free NHS treatment across England, Scotland and Wales. Visit begambleaware.org to find local services or use their online self-assessment tools.
GamStop
GamStop is a free national self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed gambling sites and apps. Register at gamstop.co.uk and you will be blocked from every participating operator for six months, one year or five years. It works across devices and does not require you to contact each site individually.
Gordon Moody
Gordon Moody offers residential treatment programmes and online peer-support groups for people with severe gambling problems. They also run a residential course for partners and family members affected by someone else's gambling. More at gordonmoody.org.uk.
Blocking software
Gamban (gamban.com) blocks access to gambling sites and apps across all your devices — phone, tablet, computer. It runs in the background and cannot be easily turned off, which removes the temptation to "just check" during a break. A subscription costs a small monthly fee.
BetBlocker (betblocker.org) is free, open-source blocking software for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. It works similarly to Gamban and is supported by GambleAware.
Protecting minors
You must be 18 or over (18+) to access this site or hold an account with us. Gambling by anyone under 18 is illegal in the UK.
If you share a device with children or teenagers, consider installing parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio. These apps block gambling sites, monitor screen time and let you set age-appropriate filters across all browsers and apps.
Keep payment cards, login details and verification documents secure. A curious teenager with access to your account details can bypass age checks you assumed were in place.
Contact us
For questions about account controls, limits or self-exclusion, email [email protected]. For confidential support with gambling harm, use the national helplines and services above rather than contacting us — they are staffed by trained specialists who can offer more than we can.
Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore. If it has stopped feeling that way, the organisations on this page are there to help you find your balance again.
This site is for players aged 18 and over (18+) only. If gambling ever stops feeling like a choice, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.
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