Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Versant Developments, we're committed to promoting responsible gambling. Betting with Ladbrokes and other operators should only ever be viewed as entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Please gamble within your means and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. We take age verification seriously and all operators must confirm your age before you can place bets. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to gamble.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Please be aware of these warning signs that may indicate problem gambling:
- Chasing Losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding Gambling: Concealing your gambling habits from family or friends
- Loss of Control: Gambling longer or with more money than intended
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Financial Strain: Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Mood Changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Escalation: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to cut down on gambling
If you recognise any of these signs in your own behaviour, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Player Protection
Most reputable operators, including Ladbrokes, offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Restrict the maximum amount you can lose in a given timeframe
- Stake Limits: Cap the size of individual bets you can place
- Reality Checks: Enable reminders during gambling sessions to track time spent
- Time-Out: Take a temporary break from gambling (hours, days, or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from accessing gambling services
We encourage you to use these tools to maintain control of your gambling habits.
Support & Help Organisations
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, these organisations provide confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Blocks access to UK-licensed online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous – Support meetings across the UK
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Other Territories
- 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
Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Don't suffer in silence. If gambling is affecting your life, your finances, or your relationships, please reach out for support. Help is available, free of charge, and completely confidential. Contact one of the organisations listed above or speak to someone you trust.
Remember: seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Recovery is possible, and support services are here to assist you.