{"id":1119566,"date":"2026-04-20T15:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?page_id=1119566"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:12:33","slug":"gambling-awareness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/gambling-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Gambling Awareness at Squawka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keeping-football-betting-in-perspective\">Keeping football betting in perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Updated: June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-squawka-does-and-doesn-t-do\">What Squawka does \u2013 and doesn\u2019t do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Squawka is a football media brand. We create data-led analysis, betting previews, comparison guides and tools to help you make more informed decisions if you choose to bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t take bets, hold accounts or handle your money. When you click through to a bookmaker from Squawka, you\u2019re opening an account directly with that operator. We may receive a commission if you sign up or place a bet via our links, but that never changes the editorial independence of our coverage or our commitment to responsible gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is that football betting sits alongside your enjoyment of the game \u2013 not instead of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-football-betting-where-it-can-get-tricky\">Football betting: where it can get tricky<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Football is emotional. Late goals, red cards, VAR decisions and derby matches all create big swings in feeling \u2013 and those emotions can spill over into betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common pressure points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accumulators and bet builders \u2013 chasing a big win for a small stake can be fun, but it can also lead to regular, unnoticed losses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-play impulsiveness \u2013 reacting to every missed chance or momentum swing can push you into bets you wouldn\u2019t normally place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chasing a bad weekend \u2013 losing an early Saturday acca and then trying to \u201cfix it\u201d on the evening kick-off or Sunday games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following tips blindly \u2013 whether from mates, social media or websites like ours, treating tips as guarantees rather than opinions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Being aware of these patterns helps you keep control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-to-ask-yourself\">Questions to ask yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these questions as a sense-check. If several of them feel familiar, it might be time to pause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you regularly spend more time or money betting on football than you meant to?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you place extra bets during matches just because you\u2019re frustrated or chasing a decision?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you ever increased stakes to try and win back what you lost on an earlier game or weekend?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you feel anxious, low or irritable when you\u2019re not betting or checking prices?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you kept the full extent of your betting from friends or family?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you using money that should be going on essentials (rent, bills, food, travel) to fund football bets?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you betting on leagues, markets or sports you don\u2019t really follow, just to have action?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the honest answer to some of these is \u201cyes\u201d, it\u2019s worth taking steps to change how you\u2019re betting \u2013 or to take a break altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tools-that-can-help-you-stay-in-control\">Tools that can help you stay in control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the bookmakers we work with are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and provide tools designed to help you stay in control of your gambling. These can usually be found in your account settings or \u201csafer gambling\u201d sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deposit limits \u2013 set a cap on how much you can deposit over a day, week or month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss or spend limits \u2013 control how much you can lose or stake in a given period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reality checks \u2013 prompts that remind you how long you\u2019ve been playing or how much you\u2019ve staked, so one match doesn\u2019t quietly become an entire evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time-out options \u2013 pause your account for a short period (e.g. a few days or weeks) if you feel you need a break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-exclusion \u2013 a longer break, usually six months or more, where you can\u2019t log in or open a new account with that operator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you bet with several bookmakers, it can be harder to keep track of your overall gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamstop.co.uk\/\">GAMSTOP<\/a> allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling sites in one go. Blocking software can also help reduce access from certain devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protecting-under-18s\">Protecting under-18s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Football is for everyone. Gambling isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must be 18 or over to bet with any bookmaker we feature on Squawka. If you share devices with people under 18:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t stay logged in to betting or casino accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t save payment details or passwords on shared devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider using parental controls or content filters to block gambling websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep bank cards and log-in details secure and out of sight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect a young person is gambling, please speak to them and consider seeking specialist advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-support-if-you-re-worried-about-gambling\">Support if you\u2019re worried about gambling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not on your own, and you don\u2019t have to wait until things feel extreme before reaching out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free, confidential support is available from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamcare.org.uk\/\">GamCare<\/a> \u2013 live chat, 24\/7 helpline and structured support: gamcare.org.uk | 0808 8020 133<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gambleaware.org\/\">GambleAware<\/a> \u2013 information, tools and signposting: gambleaware.org<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gamblersanonymous.org.uk\/\">Gamblers Anonymous<\/a> \u2013 local and online meetings with others who\u2019ve experienced gambling problems: gamblersanonymous.org.uk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NHS services including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gambleaware.org\/tools-and-support\/support-in-your-area\/service-finder-results\/nhs-national-gambling-clinic\/?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22658700227&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApZApDF4SqxGRUdzqM0gKPoKsDxMi&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAw9vIBhBBEiwAraSATm_XRQF9OnIorGGViocB3V9V_l5Ww6ThkD6cy-o3w6WkkxaaQcnZExoCi54QAvD_BwE\">National Problem Gambling Clinic<\/a> and regional hubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking to someone early can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-squawka-approaches-betting-content\">How Squawka approaches betting content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We take responsible gambling seriously. Across Squawka:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We only promote licensed, regulated bookmakers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We aim to give viewers context, stats and information \u2013 not guarantees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We avoid language that suggests betting is a way out of financial difficulty or a guaranteed route to profit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We clearly label partner content and affiliate links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We review high-intent pages regularly and update them if offers or terms change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever see Squawka content that you feel isn\u2019t in the spirit of responsible gambling, contact us \u2013 we\u2019d rather know and fix it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping football betting in perspective Updated: What Squawka does \u2013 and doesn\u2019t do Squawka is a football media brand. We create data-led analysis, betting previews, comparison guides and tools to help you make more informed decisions if you choose to bet. 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