Last updated: June 2026 — Hamish MacKay, Beaconfarmvets
At Beaconfarmvets, we believe that eSports betting should always be an enjoyable and entertaining activity. Our founder, Hamish MacKay, has built this platform on the principle that player welfare comes before everything else. We are committed to providing honest, transparent guidance that helps you stay in control of your betting habits at all times.
This page exists because we genuinely care. If you ever feel that betting is causing you stress, financial difficulty, or affecting your relationships, please use the resources listed here without hesitation. Help is always available, and seeking it is a sign of strength.
Betting on eSports events can be an exciting way to engage with the games and tournaments you love. However, it is important to remember that gambling should always be a leisure activity, never a way to make money or escape personal problems. Setting clear boundaries before you start is the most effective way to protect yourself.
Problem gambling can develop gradually and may not always be easy to recognise in yourself. Being aware of the warning signs is an important first step toward getting help. Common signs include:
Ask yourself the following questions honestly. If you answer yes to two or more, we strongly encourage you to reach out to one of the support organisations listed below.
All UK-licensed betting operators allow you to set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits directly within your account settings. Setting a deposit limit before you start betting is one of the simplest and most effective ways to manage your spending responsibly.
Reality check reminders are notifications that alert you to how long you have been betting and how much you have spent during a session. Enabling these prompts helps you stay aware of your activity and make informed decisions about whether to continue.
If you feel you need a short break from betting, most licensed operators allow you to apply a cooling-off period ranging from 24 hours to several weeks. During this time, you will be unable to deposit or place bets, giving you space to reassess your habits.
If you need a more significant break, self-exclusion allows you to block yourself from accessing a betting site for a minimum period, typically six months or longer. In the United Kingdom, GAMSTOP is the national self-exclusion scheme that covers all UK-licensed gambling operators at once. You can register free of charge at gamstop.co.uk. Once registered, your exclusion applies across all participating sites automatically.
Beaconfarmvets operates a strict 18+ only policy across all content and recommendations. Gambling is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 in Great Britain, and all licensed operators are required by law to verify the age of their customers. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to register with any betting site. Parents and guardians can use tools such as Gamban or family internet filters to block access to gambling websites on shared devices.
You are never alone. The following organisations provide free, confidential support for anyone affected by gambling harm in the UK and beyond:
If you are in immediate distress, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123, available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you have any concerns about responsible gambling content on Beaconfarmvets, or if you would like to discuss anything related to player welfare, please reach out to us directly through our contact page. We are here to listen and to help point you in the right direction.