Responsible Gambling

KudosBet is dedicated to providing a secure and enjoyable online gaming environment. We understand that for most players, gambling is a form of entertainment, a leisure activity. However, we also recognise that for a small number of individuals, gambling can transition from an innocent pastime into a serious problem. Our Responsible Gaming policy outlines the measures we have implemented to prevent problem gambling, protect vulnerable players, and promote responsible behaviour.

We operate under strict regulatory guidelines set by our licensing authority, ensuring fairness, transparency, and player protection. KudosBet is committed to upholding these standards through continuous monitoring, staff training, and the provision of effective tools designed to empower our players to manage their gaming activity responsibly. Your well-being is paramount, and we strive to create a safe space where you can enjoy our games with peace of mind.

Identifying problem gambling early is crucial. It is not always obvious, and individuals may try to conceal their difficulties. We encourage all our players to be aware of the signs, both in themselves and in those around them. Problem gambling can manifest in various ways, including:

• Spending more money and time on gambling than you can afford or intended.
• Feeling a need to be secretive about your gambling activities.
• Chasing losses, believing you must play again to win back money lost.
• Gambling affecting your work, relationships, or financial stability.
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when you are not gambling.
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling.
• Repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop gambling.

If you or someone you know is exhibiting these behaviours, it may be time to seek support. KudosBet provides tools to help, and we encourage you to use them.

Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a source of income or a way to escape problems. To keep your experience positive and controlled, KudosBet recommends the following:

• Set a budget for your gambling activities and stick to it. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
• Set time limits for your sessions and take regular breaks.
• Do not chase losses, accept them as part of the game.
• Balance gambling with other leisure activities and hobbies.
• Avoid gambling when you are feeling stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• View gambling as an expense, similar to other forms of entertainment.
• Never allow gambling to interfere with your personal responsibilities.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure your time at KudosBet remains enjoyable and within healthy limits.

KudosBet provides robust tools to help you manage your spending effectively. You can set personal limits on your account, which will restrict the amount of money you can deposit, lose, or wager over specific periods. These limits can be set for daily, weekly, or monthly durations.

• Deposit Limits: Control the maximum amount of money you can add to your KudosBet account within a chosen timeframe.
• Loss Limits: Define the maximum amount of money you are prepared to lose from your deposits within a specified period. Once this limit is reached, you will be prevented from placing further bets until the period resets.
• Wager Limits: Restrict the total amount of money you can stake on games within a chosen timeframe, regardless of wins or losses.

You can adjust these limits at any time. Increasing a limit will typically take effect after a cooling-off period, allowing you time to reconsider your decision. Decreasing a limit will usually take effect immediately. These features are accessible within your account settings.

If you feel you need a short break from gambling, KudosBet offers Time-Out and Cool-Off options. These features allow you to temporarily restrict access to your account for a defined period without fully self-excluding.

• A Time-Out can range from 24 hours to several weeks. During this period, you will not be able to log in or access any gambling services on KudosBet.
• A Cool-Off Period offers similar functionality, providing a temporary break from gaming.

Once you initiate a Time-Out or Cool-Off, it cannot be reversed until the chosen period has expired. This provides a structured break, helping you regain control and perspective. You can activate these options through your account settings.

For players who feel their gambling has become problematic, KudosBet offers comprehensive self-exclusion options. Self-exclusion is a formal process where you request to be barred from accessing your account and all gambling services for a longer, more significant period. This can range from six months to five years, or even permanently.

During a self-exclusion period:

• Your KudosBet account will be closed, and you will not be able to log in.
• We will take all reasonable steps to prevent you from opening new accounts.
• You will be removed from all marketing communications.
• Any remaining funds in your account, subject to withdrawal limits and terms, will be returned to you.

Self-exclusion is a serious step and should be considered carefully. Once activated, it cannot be reversed until the chosen period has fully elapsed. To initiate a self-exclusion, please contact our customer support team, who will guide you through the process.

KudosBet strictly prohibits individuals under the legal gambling age from participating in any of our gaming activities. Our services are not designed for, nor directed at, minors. We employ robust age verification procedures during the registration process to ensure that only eligible adults can create an account and play.

We understand that technology makes it easier for minors to access online content. Therefore, we urge parents and guardians to take proactive steps to protect children, including:

• Keeping your KudosBet login details confidential and secure.
• Using parental control software to block access to gambling sites.
• Educating children about the risks associated with underage gambling.
• Monitoring internet usage on shared devices.

If we discover that a minor has registered an account, it will be immediately closed, and any winnings will be forfeited.

To help you stay aware of your playing time, KudosBet offers Reality Checks. This feature provides periodic on-screen notifications during your gaming sessions, reminding you how long you have been playing. You can set the frequency of these reminders to suit your preferences, for example, every 30 minutes or every hour.

When a Reality Check appears, it typically displays:

• The duration of your current session.
• Your net winnings or losses for that session.

These reminders give you an opportunity to pause, reflect on your activity, and decide whether to continue playing, take a break, or log out. You can configure or disable Reality Checks within your KudosBet account settings.

If you are concerned about your gambling habits, or simply wish to check in with yourself, KudosBet encourages you to complete a self-assessment. This involves answering a series of questions designed to help you evaluate your relationship with gambling. Your responses can provide valuable insight into whether your gambling is within healthy limits or if it might be veering towards problematic behaviour.

Common self-assessment questions might include:

• Do you spend more money on gambling than you can afford?
• Do you feel the need to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
• Have you tried to cut down or stop gambling without success?
• Has gambling caused you to neglect your responsibilities?
• Do you gamble to escape from problems or feelings of sadness?

While a self-assessment is not a clinical diagnosis, it can be a useful first step in recognising a potential issue and seeking further support if needed. This tool is available through your account or by contacting our support team.

If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available. These organisations are independent of this site and of any operator:

National support: United Kingdom

• GamCare, National Gambling Helpline · Helpline: 0808 8020 133
• GambleAware
• Gamblers Anonymous Great Britain · Helpline: 0330 094 0322
• Self-exclusion: GAMSTOP

International support (any country)

• Gambling Therapy (free global online support in 30+ languages)
• GamCare, National Gambling Helpline · Helpline: 0808 8020 133
• Gamblers Anonymous (international 12-step fellowship, find local meetings)