Safer gambling
Gambling should never be a way to make money or to recover losses. If it is causing you or someone close to you harm, free and confidential help is available.
Talk to someone
- GamCare: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours a day, plus live chat.
- BeGambleAware: advice, self-assessment and links to free treatment.
- Gambling Therapy: free online support from the Gordon Moody charity.
- GamAnon: support for family and friends.
Block gambling
- GAMSTOP: one free sign-up excludes you from every gambling site licensed in Great Britain for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- Blocking software such as Gamban stops gambling sites and apps on your devices.
- Most UK banks let you block gambling payments on your card from the banking app.
Tools on every licensed site
Sites licensed by the Gambling Commission must offer deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion. Set limits before you play, not after.