Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At Unconventional Connections, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting with William Hill and other operators should be fun, affordable, and within your means. If gambling is beginning to feel like a necessity rather than a pastime, it's time to seek support.
Age Verification
All gambling activities are strictly reserved for individuals aged 18 years and over in the United Kingdom. If you are under 18, please do not participate in any gambling activities. If you are aware of anyone under 18 engaging in gambling, please report it to the relevant authorities.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Are you experiencing any of the following? Please take this checklist seriously:
- ☐ Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money you've lost
- ☐ Hiding your gambling from family, friends, or partners
- ☐ Gambling with more money than you intended or can afford
- ☐ Neglecting work, education, family responsibilities, or hobbies due to gambling
- ☐ Experiencing mood swings or irritability when not gambling
- ☐ Feeling anxious or distressed about your gambling behaviour
- ☐ Borrowing money or going into debt to fund gambling
- ☐ Lying to loved ones about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- ☐ Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- ☐ Using gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
If you've identified with any of these signs, help is available and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most licensed operators, including William Hill, offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you're willing to spend in a given timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the total amount you're prepared to lose
- Reality Checks: Enable regular pop-up reminders of how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Time Limits: Set automatic session time limits to help you take breaks
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling sites for a period you choose (typically 6 months or longer)
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling entirely
Take advantage of these features—they're designed to protect you and keep gambling enjoyable and safe.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you're struggling with gambling, professional help is available. Please reach out to one of these trusted organizations:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential counselling and support
www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop – National self-exclusion scheme
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling sites in one place - Gamblers Anonymous – 12-step peer support programme
Meetings available throughout the UK
Other Regions
- 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
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Reach Out Today
Experiencing problems with gambling? You don't have to face this alone. Seeking help is a positive step towards regaining control of your life. Whether you need counselling, financial advice, or simply want to talk to someone who understands, organizations like GamCare and GamStop are here for you—completely free and confidential.
Contact GamCare now: 0808 8020 133 (24/7 Helpline)
Remember: gambling should enhance your life, not harm it. Play responsibly, and if something doesn't feel right, get help immediately.