On Xermed, we believe time spent on gambling sites should stay safe, balanced, and relaxed. Games are a form of entertainment only – they should never be used to solve money issues or to manage stress, anger, or sadness.
How Xermed Supports Safer Use
Xermed only presents offers from brands that hold a valid licence in Great Britain and follow the rules set by the UK Gambling Commission.
We prefer to feature operators that:
- put player protection at the centre of their activity
- offer clear tools to manage your own behaviour
- follow strong standards for safer gambling messages
Our goal is to help you see key information clearly, so you can make calmer and more informed choices.
What Staying in Control Means
Responsible play is about knowing your limits and keeping to them. It includes:
- Seeing games as a pastime, not as a source of income
- Using only spare money that you can comfortably lose
- Setting personal limits for how much you spend and how long you stay on a site
- Avoiding sessions when you feel stressed, upset, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or other substances
- Taking frequent breaks away from the screen
- Paying attention early if your habits start to feel uncomfortable or worrying
Warning Signs to Watch For
You may be moving towards harmful behaviour if:
- You spend more time or money than you planned
- You use gambling as a way to escape daily problems or difficult feelings
- You borrow money or hide your activity from friends or family
- You feel guilt, worry, or sadness after playing
- Your habits begin to affect work, studies, relationships, or other important parts of life
If these situations sound familiar, it is important not to stay alone with the problem. Talking to someone and asking for help is a positive step.
Help and Support in the UK
If you or someone close to you is struggling, there are trusted UK services that offer free and confidential support:
- BeGambleAware – information, self-help tools, and guidance on safer gambling
- GamCare – 24/7 help and live chat; National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- GAMSTOP – free self-exclusion tool that blocks your access to UK-licensed sites for a chosen period
- National Gambling Helpline – phone and online chat support, day and night
- NHS services – specialist treatment and recovery programmes for people affected by gambling problems
Reaching out early can make a big difference and can help you regain balance more quickly.
Tools That Can Help You Stay in Control
Licensed brands in Great Britain provide different features to help you manage your activity, for example:
- Deposit and spending limits
- Short “time-out” breaks
- Longer self-exclusion options
- Reality checks and on-screen reminders
- Access to your play, session, and transaction history
We strongly encourage readers to use these tools whenever they are available. They are there to support you, not to judge you.