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Responsible-gambling support

If gambling is affecting money, sleep, relationships or mental health, stop and use the practical controls below.

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Signs gambling may be becoming harmful

  • Spending more money or time than planned.
  • Trying to win back losses.
  • Borrowing, selling items or missing bills to gamble.
  • Hiding gambling from people close to you.
  • Feeling anxious, guilty or unable to stop.

Put limits in place

Deposit and loss limits

Open the operator's safer-gambling or account-limits area before playing. Set limits when calm and do not raise them during a session.

Time and session limits

Use a fixed end time, reality checks and device alarms. Take a time-out if you keep extending a planned session.

Self-exclusion

Use the operator's self-exclusion route. In Great Britain, GAMSTOP can exclude you from participating licensed online operators for a selected period.

Bank gambling blocks

Ask your bank whether it offers a gambling-payment block. Also protect rent, food and bills before discretionary spending.

UK and international support

NHS gambling supportSigns, treatment clinics and practical steps.GamCareUK support and the National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133.GAMSTOPFree self-exclusion for participating Great Britain-licensed online operators.Gambling TherapyInternational information and support.

If you feel in immediate danger

Contact your local emergency service now. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be reached free on 116 123. Do not stay alone with an immediate crisis.