Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
At Dream Retro, we believe that gambling should only ever be enjoyed as a form of entertainment. It is not a reliable way to make money or solve financial problems. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never view betting as an investment or income source.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means.
Age Verification
All users must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use betting sites linked through Dream Retro. If you are under 18, please do not proceed.
It is illegal for operators to offer gambling services to those below the legal age limit in the United Kingdom.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Please be aware of these warning signs:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended
- Chasing losses by gambling more to try to recover money lost
- Hiding your gambling activity or lying about the amount you gamble
- Feeling anxiety, guilt, or shame about your gambling
- Neglecting family, friends, work, or hobbies due to gambling
- Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Experiencing mood swings or irritability when unable to gamble
- Failed attempts to reduce or stop gambling
- Using gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions
- Gambling affecting your sleep, health, or financial stability
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone else, please seek help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Controls
Most UK betting operators offer tools to help you maintain control of your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly limit on the amount of money you can deposit
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a specified period
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders during your gaming session about how long you've been playing
- Time-Out/Cool-Off: Take a temporary break from gambling (typically 24 hours to several weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from gambling for a set period (weeks to years)
Speak to your chosen betting operator about which tools they offer, or visit the support organisations below for more information.
Support Organisations
If you are struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations offer free, confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare — Free counselling and support service
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential) - GamStop — National Self-Exclusion Scheme for online gambling
Website: www.gamstop.co.uk
Allows you to self-exclude from all GamStop-registered operators across the UK - Gamblers Anonymous — Support meetings and peer assistance
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - National Debtline — Help with financial difficulties caused by gambling
Website: www.nationaldebtline.org
Phone: 0808 808 4000 (free)
International Support
- 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
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help, Please Reach Out
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, or if someone you care about does, please seek help today. There is no shame in asking for support — problem gambling affects people from all walks of life.
Contact one of the organisations above for free, confidential advice. You can also speak to your GP, who can refer you to local support services.
Remember: It is never too late to ask for help.