The 888.com group of companies is dedicated to providing its members with a responsible gaming environment. Not only is it our mission to provide our members with the most entertaining gambling experience, but it is also our duty to help prevent compulsive usage of, and underage access to, our gaming products.
GamCare, one of the leading authorities on advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling, has recognized 888.com's dedication towards the issues of responsible gaming and player protection and has therefore awarded the 888.com group with its certificate.
The 888.com group underwent an audit which covered issues such as staff training, underage verification, self-limits on deposits/self-exclusion and referrals to helping agencies. 888.com was found by GamCare to maintain excellent standards of practice in all these aspects.
More information can be found at www.888responsible.com
We have implemented the following company policies and tools:
Protection of minors
Preventing compulsive gambling
Self limits
Self-exclusion
In line with the Government of Gibraltar's Gaming Ordinance, 888sport does not allow anyone under the age of 18 to places bets on sporting events. 888sport.com has not been designed to attract children or adolescents. We actively discourage and track persons under the age of 18 who attempt to use the services available at 888sport. We use sophisticated verification systems which attempt to identify minors who log in to use our services. Nevertheless, we recognize that the internet is readily accessible in many homes around the world. As a result, gaming companies and parents must work together to protect children from underage gambling. To ensure the safety of your children, we recommend installing filtering software to block minors from accessing certain websites and programs.
More tips for parents:
Unfortunately, no system is foolproof. If you know a person under the age of 18 who is registered with 888sport, please notify our Operations Department at operations@888.com.
The 888.com group of companies recognizes that while most people gamble for entertainment, a small number of people can become obsessed with the potential monetary gains which betting on sports offers. Even though studies suggest that only a very small percentage of the adult population encounters compulsive gambling problems we take this matter exceedingly seriously and have accordingly implemented a number of measures to address this problem:
Remember!
Like many things, what is enjoyable in moderation can be disastrous in excess. If you suspect that you may have a gambling problem, you may seek professional help from the following organizations:
Gamblers Anonymous
If you are worried about your gambling habits or you want to know more about the signs of compulsive gambling, try this self-assessment test.
At 888sport we give you the tools to control the amount of money you use to gamble. You can set your own monthly deposit limits and request to adjust them at any time online through the Cashier
Should you need help you may contact Member Support and a representative will help you set your limits.
To help you set limits that are right for you, try answering this short questionnaire:
Use your answers to determine how much you would like to allow yourself to spend per day, per week or per month.
During these periods we will block your account. Any new accounts you might attempt to open during the exclusion period will also be blocked as soon as detected. In addition, 888sport will take all reasonable measures to make sure you do not receive any promotional material during this time.
During the self-exclusion period, the request for temporary blocked access will be enforced and irrevocable. You may call our Member Support Team to re-activate your account once the self-exclusion period has ended. We reserve the right at our own sole discretion to withhold all deposited and related monies in relation to such accounts.
You can request a self-exclusion or a cooling off period online though the Cashier. Should you need help you may contact Member Support .
If you are unsure about requesting self-exclusion, ask yourself the four questions below:
If your answer is yes to any one of them, we recommend that you request self-exclusion and seek professional help.
For assistance regarding 888sport, please don't hesitate to contact us.