Responsible Gambling
PitchEdge is committed to promoting responsible gambling. While we provide tools and information to help users make more informed betting decisions, we recognise that gambling can become a problem for some people. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please seek help.
Keeping gambling fun
Gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. Here are some guidelines to help you stay in control:
Set a budget before you start and stick to it. Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Set a time limit for your gambling sessions. Take regular breaks.
Don't chase losses. If you've lost money, don't try to win it back by betting more.
Don't gamble when you're upset, stressed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Balance gambling with other activities. If gambling is your only hobby, it may be time to reconsider.
Never borrow money to gamble.
Be honest with yourself about how much time and money you spend gambling.
Signs that gambling may be a problem
If you find yourself experiencing any of the following, it may be time to seek help: spending more money or time on gambling than you intended, feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling, neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities because of gambling, lying to others about your gambling habits, or borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling.
Where to get help
If you're concerned about your gambling, the following organisations offer free, confidential support:
GambleAware
Free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers and their families.
www.gambleaware.org →GamCare
Support and counselling for anyone affected by problem gambling. Freephone helpline available 24/7.
Helpline: 0808 8020 133
www.gamcare.org.uk →GAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion service. Register to exclude yourself from all UK-licensed gambling websites for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
www.gamstop.co.uk →Gambling Therapy
Free online support and counselling, including live chat and forums, for anyone affected by gambling.
www.gamblingtherapy.org →Underage gambling
All content on PitchEdge is intended for adults aged 18 and over. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to gamble in the UK. If you are concerned that a young person may be gambling, the organisations listed above can provide advice and support.
Our commitment
PitchEdge does not encourage irresponsible gambling. Our matched betting tools are designed to help users extract value from promotions in a structured, risk-managed way. Our odds intelligence tools are designed to inform, not to encourage reckless betting. We will never promote gambling as a way to make a living or solve financial problems.
If you are in crisis: Contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) or chat live at www.gamcare.org.uk.