How to Gamble Responsibly at Unibet

Unibet is an online casino that has been available to players for years. Throughout our time in the UK market, we’ve been making constant changes to try to accommodate players to the best of our ability. Beyond the selection of games and bonuses we offer, we also focus on giving each player a safe and comfortable betting experience on our platform.

For that purpose, we have added numerous responsible gambling tools and easy access to help organisations that can assist you in battling your gambling urges. Today, we will discuss these features in greater detail to help you understand how you can use them to your advantage.

Responsible Gambling Tips

Whether you are new to online gambling or have been doing it for years, it’s always possible to become addicted and start spending too much time and money on platforms like ours. We would hate for you to expose yourself to such a problematic situation, which is why we’ve created a list of five essential tips you should never forget when gambling:

1. Set a gambling budget: Even before you register on our platform and decide to make your first wagers, we advise you to decide on the amount you are comfortable spending per day or week. This will allow you to stay within your budget and not have to worry about constantly checking on the amount of money you have spent on gambling.
2. Set time limits: In addition to limiting your spending at Unibet, we recommend setting time limits on our platform. This is because gambling for too long can lead to additional financial expenses and even cost you the time you would otherwise use to socialise or complete essential obligations.
3. Bet only what you can afford to lose: When you gamble online, it’s wise to consider the amount of money you can wager without it affecting your budget significantly. Always factor in other expenses, such as bills, food, hobbies, and commuting costs. Also, we advise against taking out loans to cover gambling expenses or even borrowing money from close friends and family, as that’s the definition of moving into problem gambling.
4. Understand game and bonus rules: If you are not aware of the basic rules of a casino game, you’ll inevitably come across some unnecessary losses that will affect your budget. Thus, we recommend using our Unibet Casino Guides to learn more about each game and its essential features. The same can be said for casino bonuses, which commonly come with deposit requirements, bet limits, rollover requirements, etc. Learning the details before you qualify for a bonus can make all the difference in how you handle your budget.
5. Know when to stop: If you see that your mood is significantly affected by the gambling session or you spend too much time and money on the platform, we recommend taking a step away. Even a short break can help you clear your head, and when you return, you will be able to make wiser betting decisions.

Our Responsible Gambling Tools

We understand that while the tips above make a ton of sense to most players, they may not be as easy for some to implement into their daily gambling. To offer further assistance and help you stay safe when using the Unibet Casino lobby, we have incorporated multiple responsible gambling tools that become available as soon as you register with us.

First, we offer the standard selection of tools, such as deposit limits, loss limits, and wager limits, that can help you keep your spending in check. There are reality checks and time-outs for those who have issues with limiting the time spent at Unibet. Reality checks serve as simple reminders of the time spent, whereas time-outs lock your account after a specific time, forcing you to take a break.

If you need a longer break, we also offer easy registration into a self-exclusion system, which will prevent you from playing at any online casino operating under a UK Gambling Commission licence. You can also use player profile tests and behaviour monitoring tools to determine whether simple limit tools are enough for you or if it’s better to take drastic measures and go into self-exclusion.

Signs of Problem Gambling Behaviour

While our profile tests have proven to be accurate in determining problem gambling behaviour, we also want to share with you a few tips that can help you stay within comfortable lines:

• Strong emotional reactions to losses mean that you are becoming a bit too affected by the gambling session. If you see that gambling is making you increasingly anxious, irritable, or depressed, it might be time to take a step back.
• Issues with finances that cannot be explained by other spending can also be a sign of problem gambling behaviour. This usually happens when you start chasing losses or wins, especially on borrowed money or money made by selling possessions.
• If you feel like you are losing control over your spending, try to stop without actually being able to and become secretive in front of others when it comes to your gambling activities, this means that you should consider cutting down on gambling, if not even stopping altogether. In this case, the best way to try to stop your urges is by using the offered responsible gambling tools.

Support Organisations to Contact

Unibet also offers you instant access to support organisations that can help you learn how to keep your gambling within reasonable limits in terms of money and time. Use our platform to easily access BeGambleAware, GamCare, Gordon Moody, and Gamblers Anonymous UK, which are all organisations offering free advice and counselling for problem gamblers.

Alternatively, you can look into blocking software such as GamBlock, which is essential for UK gamblers who want to limit access to online casinos. Registration is quick and free, but if you need any help with it, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team for further guidance.