Why responsible gambling matters to you
Playing on 31bets should stay firmly in the "entertainment" column of your life, never the "income" or "escape" one. We put this page together because a review site that only talks about bonuses and games without talking about risk isn't doing its job properly. Gambling can be genuinely enjoyable in moderation, but it can also creep past that point without much warning – and 18+ access rules exist precisely because the risk is real and age-restricted.
Nothing here is meant to scare you off using 31bets, or any operator. It's simply a plain-English rundown of what to watch for, what tools exist, and who to talk to if things start feeling less like fun and more like a habit you can't switch off.
Spotting the warning signs in your own play
Most people never notice the shift from casual play to a problem until someone else points it out, or until the numbers on a bank statement do. A few signs worth taking seriously:
- Chasing losses with bigger stakes to "win it back"
- Spending more time or money than you'd planned, repeatedly
- Borrowing, or dipping into money set aside for bills, to keep playing
- Feeling irritable, anxious or low when you can't access a casino site
- Hiding the extent of your play from family or a partner
Questions worth asking yourself
A short honest self-check does more good than any warning banner. Try answering these, without overthinking:
- Have you ever gambled longer than you intended to?
- Have you lied to someone close to you about how much you spend?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to cut back?
- Have you borrowed money, or sold something, to fund play?
- Has gambling ever caused an argument or financial worry?
- Do you gamble to escape a bad mood rather than for enjoyment?
If you answered yes to more than one or two of these, it's worth reading on – the tools and organisations below are there for exactly this situation.
Using 31bets' own control tools
According to the operator's own terms, 31bets provides a set of account-level controls that a player can request directly through support. These sit alongside, not instead of, the national UK schemes further down this page.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Loss and other account limits | Set a cap on how much you can lose over a given period |
| Deposit disable | Ask support to switch off deposits for a set stretch of time |
| Time-out | A temporary account closure if you just need a break |
| Self-exclusion | Exclude yourself for anywhere between 6 months and 5 years |
None of these are instant one-click toggles in an app menu – they're handled by contacting support directly, so build in a little time when you request one.
How self-exclusion actually plays out
A 6-month exclusion is the floor, and 5 years is the ceiling; there's no shorter "cooling off" option built in below that. That's worth knowing before you request one – it's a firmer commitment than a simple pause, and it can't be reversed early just because you feel better after a few weeks.
Setting practical limits before you play
A few habits make a bigger difference than any single tool:
- Decide your budget for the session before you log in, not during it
- Treat any win as a bonus, not as new "spending money" for the next session
- Set a loss limit through the operator's own controls above rather than trusting willpower alone
- Avoid playing when tired, stressed, or after drinking
- Take scheduled breaks – a time-out is there for exactly this
Where you can get help in the UK
If gambling has stopped feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available – and using it doesn't require you to have "hit rock bottom" first.
- GamCare – National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free and available 24/7
- BeGambleAware – information and free support services
- GamStop – free national self-exclusion across all UK-licensed gambling sites
- Gordon Moody – residential and online treatment programmes
Blocking software
If you'd rather remove temptation altogether, Gamban blocks gambling sites and apps across your devices, and BetBlocker does much the same job free of charge on most platforms.
Protecting minors
Gambling content, including anything published on this portal, is restricted to those 18+. If a phone, tablet or laptop in your household is shared with anyone under that age, parental-control tools such as Net Nanny or Qustodio can keep gambling sites out of reach entirely.
Questions about anything on this page can go to [email protected].