Important Notice
This website and all gambling products referenced on it are strictly for individuals aged 18 and over. If you are under 18, please leave this site immediately. Gambling involves risk and should never be viewed as a way to earn income or solve financial difficulties.
Signs of Problem Gambling
It may be time to seek help if you or someone you know:
- Spends more money or time gambling than intended;
- Feels the need to gamble with increasing amounts of money;
- Lies to family or friends about the extent of gambling;
- Chases losses by gambling more;
- Neglects work, relationships or responsibilities because of gambling;
- Feels anxious, irritable or distressed when trying to cut down.
Safer Gambling Tools
Self-Exclusion
Register with GAMSTOP to block access to all UK-licensed gambling websites for a period of your choosing.
Deposit Limits
Most licensed operators let you set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits directly in your account settings.
Reality Checks
Enable pop-up reminders that show how long you've been playing and how much you've spent in a session.
Free Support
Confidential advice and treatment referral services are available around the clock, free of charge.
Official UK Support Organisations
These independent, official organisations provide free advice, self-exclusion tools and support for anyone affected by problem gambling:
- UK Gambling Commission — the official regulator of gambling in Great Britain. Visit their Safer Gambling page.
- GAMSTOP — a free service enabling self-exclusion from all UK-licensed online gambling sites. Visit gamstop.co.uk.
- GamCare — the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133) and free treatment services. Visit gamcare.org.uk.
- BeGambleAware — independent charity offering advice, support and free treatment referral. Visit begambleaware.org.
- RAIG — Responsible Affiliates in Gambling, promoting social responsibility audits across the affiliate industry. Visit raig.org.
Need to Talk to Someone Now?
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 — Free & Confidential, 24/7