Last updated: June 2026 — Alpin Montgomery, Hollydesigns
At Hollydesigns, we believe that eSports betting should always be an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Our founder, Alpin Montgomery, built this platform with a clear commitment: player welfare comes before everything else. This page exists because we genuinely care about every person who visits hollydesigns.co.uk, and we want to make sure you have access to the tools, information, and support you need to stay in control.
Betting on eSports can be exciting, but it carries real risks. Like all forms of gambling, it should only ever be treated as entertainment, never as a way to make money, escape problems, or cope with stress. If gambling ever stops feeling fun, that is a sign worth taking seriously. We encourage every visitor to set personal limits before they place a single bet and to revisit those limits regularly.
Problem gambling can develop gradually and is not always easy to spot in yourself. The following signs may indicate that gambling is becoming harmful:
If any of these signs feel familiar, please do not ignore them. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Ask yourself the following questions honestly. If you answer yes to two or more, we strongly encourage you to seek support or use the tools listed on this page.
Every licensed gambling site available through Hollydesigns allows you to set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits directly in your account settings. Setting a deposit limit before you start betting is one of the most effective ways to keep spending under control. Limits take effect immediately and can only be reduced, not increased, without a mandatory waiting period.
Reality check reminders are alerts that appear after a set period of play, prompting you to review how long you have been betting and how much you have spent. We recommend enabling these notifications so that you can make clear, informed decisions rather than getting caught up in the excitement of a session.
A cooling-off period allows you to take a short break from gambling, typically ranging from 24 hours to several weeks, without permanently closing your account. This is a useful option if you feel your gambling is becoming too frequent or if you simply need time and space to reassess.
If you feel you need a longer break or want to stop gambling entirely, self-exclusion is available. In Great Britain, GAMSTOP is the national self-exclusion scheme that allows you to exclude yourself from all licensed gambling websites at once. You can register at gamstop.co.uk. Self-exclusion periods typically start at six months and can be extended up to five years or permanently.
You do not have to face this alone. The following organisations offer free, confidential support for anyone affected by problem gambling in Great Britain and beyond:
Hollydesigns operates a strict 18+ only policy. All gambling sites we review and recommend are fully licensed and required by law to verify the age of every customer before allowing any betting activity. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access any gambling platform. If you are a parent or guardian, we recommend using parental control tools such as Gamban or Net Nanny to prevent underage access to gambling content.
Alpin Montgomery and the entire Hollydesigns team review every operator we feature against responsible gambling standards. Any site that fails to offer adequate player protection tools will not appear on our pages. If you ever have concerns about a site we have reviewed, or if you would like to share feedback about this page, please reach out to us directly through our contact page. Your safety genuinely matters to us.