Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At drawpaint.co.uk, we believe that online betting through PayPal and other payment methods should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment only. Betting should never be viewed as a way to earn money, solve financial problems, or generate income. Please gamble responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.
Age Verification
All users must be at least 18 years of age or the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction to use betting sites. It is illegal for anyone under the legal age to participate in gambling activities. If you are under 18, please do not proceed with any betting activities.
We encourage parents and guardians to use content filtering software to restrict access to gambling websites for minors.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you experience any of the following, you may be developing a gambling problem:
- Chasing losses by betting more money to recover what you've lost
- Hiding or lying about the extent of your gambling activities
- Feeling the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money for the same level of excitement
- Neglecting family, work, studies, or other important responsibilities due to gambling
- Using gambling as a way to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
- Borrowing money or getting into debt to fund gambling activities
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
- Experiencing relationship problems or conflicts related to gambling
- Spending more time and money on gambling than intended
If you recognise these signs in yourself or someone else, help is available.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable PayPal betting sites offer tools to help you gamble responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to deposit within a specific time period (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose during a gaming session
- Reality Checks: Receive regular reminders about how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered
- Self-Exclusion: Voluntarily exclude yourself from accessing your betting account for a set period
- Time-Out: Take a break from betting for a specified duration
- Account Closure: Permanently close your betting account if you wish to stop gambling
Use these tools proactively to manage your gaming behaviour and maintain control.
Support Organizations & Helplines
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free, confidential support for problem gamblers and their families
www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) - GamStop - The National Self-Exclusion Scheme for Great Britain
www.gamstop.co.uk
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators - Gamblers Anonymous - Peer support meetings across the UK
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential, 24/7) - Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
www.bzga.de
If You Need Help
Please reach out today if you are struggling with problem gambling. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Support is available, and recovery is possible. Contact one of the organisations listed above or speak to your GP for additional resources and guidance.
Remember: You are not alone, and help is always available.