Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At martshopx.com, we believe that gambling should be enjoyed as entertainment only, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting with Paddy Power and other operators should be fun, affordable, and within your means.
If you find yourself spending more than you can afford or gambling to recover losses, please seek help immediately. Support is available and confidential.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble or to use betting websites.
All operators, including those featured on martshopx.com, are required by UK law to verify your age before accepting any bets.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following signs, you may have a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses: Trying to recover money lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling: Concealing the amount of time or money spent gambling from family and friends
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments to gamble
- Spending more than planned: Regularly gambling more money or for longer than intended
- Borrowing to gamble: Taking out loans or borrowing money to fund gambling
- Mood changes: Becoming anxious, irritable, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Tolerance: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- Loss of control: Failing to cut down or stop gambling despite wanting to
- Financial problems: Struggling with bills, debts, or running out of money
- Relationship strain: Gambling causing conflict with family or friends
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most UK betting operators provide tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a limit on how much you're willing to lose
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've spent
- Time-Out/Break: Take a temporary break from gambling for a set period (days or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily close your account and exclude yourself from all UK-licensed betting sites
- Account Restrictions: Reduce betting limits or disable certain features
Use these tools proactively to maintain control over your gambling.
Support Organizations & Helplines
Help is available 24/7, completely confidential, and free of charge:
United Kingdom (Primary Resources)
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GamCare – Free support and counselling for problem gambling
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24 hours) -
GamStop – UK's National Self-Exclusion Scheme
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators in one place -
Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support meetings
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk -
National Problem Gambling Clinic – NHS treatment for problem gambling
Website: CNWL NHS
International Support (if applicable)
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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
1-800-522-4700 -
Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Problem gambling can affect anyone. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support.
Contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 (24 hours, free, confidential) or visit www.gamcare.org.uk
You can also self-exclude from UK gambling sites via GamStop to take control of your gambling.
martshopx.com is committed to promoting responsible gambling. We support all UK operators' efforts to provide tools and resources to keep gambling safe and enjoyable.