Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At therosemary.co.uk, 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. William Hill betting, like all forms of gambling, carries an element of risk. It's important to gamble within your means and to recognise when it may be becoming a problem.
Please enjoy betting responsibly and never gamble more than you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
In the United Kingdom, you must be 18 years of age or older to participate in gambling activities, including sports betting with William Hill.
It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction before placing any bets. If you are under 18, or under the legal gambling age in your country, please do not use gambling services.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. If you recognise any of the following signs in yourself or someone you know, help is available:
- Chasing losses: Trying to win back money you've lost by gambling more
- Hiding gambling activity: Concealing the amount of time or money spent gambling from friends and family
- Loss of control: Being unable to stick to predetermined betting limits
- Gambling with money needed for essentials: Using rent, bills, or food money to gamble
- Neglecting responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Mood changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Escalating stakes: Needing to bet larger amounts to achieve the same level of excitement
- Failed attempts to cut back: Being unable to reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Borrowing money to gamble: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling activity
- Physical health impacts: Experiencing sleep problems, headaches, or stomach issues related to stress about gambling
Self-Help Tools & Safer Gambling Features
Most reputable gambling operators, including William Hill, offer tools to help you maintain control over your gambling:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Restrict the amount of money you can lose over a set timeframe
- Betting Limits: Cap the size of individual bets you can place
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you've been gambling and how much you've wagered
- Time-Out/Cool-Off Periods: Temporarily suspend your account for a period you choose (hours, days, or weeks)
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently close your account and prevent access to gambling services
We encourage you to use these tools proactively as part of your safer gambling strategy.
Support Organisations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, professional help is available. The following organisations provide confidential support:
United Kingdom
- GamCare – Free, confidential gambling support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 8020 133 (free from any phone) - GamStop – The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling operators simultaneously - Gamblers Anonymous – Free peer support meetings
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
International Support Services
- 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
If you believe you have a gambling problem, or if someone you care about does, please reach out for support today. There is no shame in seeking help—many people have successfully addressed problem gambling with professional assistance.
Take action now: Contact GamCare, GamStop, or Gamblers Anonymous (see details above) to speak with a trained counsellor who can provide confidential support and guidance.
Your wellbeing is important to us. Gamble responsibly, and remember: it's always okay to ask for help.