Responsible Gambling 🛡️
Responsible gambling means staying in control of your time, money and emotions. This page, part of our review of Vivabet and other casinos, is written for readers aged 18+, the only age at which gambling is allowed.
An important point for UK readers: Vivabet is operated by Viva Games SRL and holds an ONJN (Romania) licence, number L1244215W001560. It holds no licence valid for the United Kingdom. That means UK schemes such as GAMSTOP cannot be assumed to cover it, so you should rely on the tools and organisations below.
What responsible gambling means
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Treat every stake as the price of entertainment. Set a budget before you start, decide how long you will play, and stop when either limit is reached.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned
- Chasing losses to win back what you lost
- Borrowing money or selling belongings to gamble
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, irritable or guilty about playing
- Neglecting work, study or relationships
If you recognise even one of these, take a break and talk to someone.
Self-exclusion tools
Self-exclusion blocks you from a gambling service for a set period. In the UK, GAMSTOP offers free exclusion across sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, but it applies only to those operators. For a site without a UK licence, contact the operator's support, which the brand lists as available 24/7, and ask in writing for your account to be closed. The operator does not publish the details of its exclusion process on the pages we reviewed, so keep a copy of your request. You can also block gambling sites on your devices with software such as Gamban or BetBlocker, and ask your bank about gambling blocks on your card.
Deposit limits and budgeting
The account minimum deposit is £3. The operator does not publish deposit-limit settings, so set your own barriers: decide a weekly amount, pay it from a separate account, and never top up after a loss. Many UK banks, including Monzo, Starling and Barclays, let you block gambling transactions or set spending alerts. Never use money meant for rent, bills or food.
United Kingdom helplines and organisations
- National Gambling Helpline (run by GamCare): 0808 8020 133, free, open 24 hours a day, with live chat on the GamCare website
- BeGambleAware: information, advice and referral to free treatment
- Gamblers Anonymous UK: peer support meetings across the country
- GAMSTOP: free multi-site self-exclusion for UK-licensed operators
- Samaritans: 116 123, free, for anyone in emotional distress
- StepChange and National Debtline: free debt advice if gambling has caused money problems
How to get help
Start by telling one person you trust. Then call a helpline; conversations are confidential and nobody will judge you. Counsellors can discuss treatment, exclusion and managing debt. If you are worried about a friend or relative, GamCare also supports family members.
If gambling stops being fun, contact GamCare through the National Gambling Helpline or its website, and remember that you can stop at any time.
