Responsible Gaming
Set a budget before you play and treat every deposit as the cost of entertainment. If play stops being fun, the tools and helplines below are free and confidential.
Signs to watch for
- Playing longer or spending more than planned.
- Raising stakes to win back losses.
- Using savings, loans or bill money to play.
- Feeling restless or hiding play from people close to you.
Tools in your casino account
Look for deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, cool-off periods and self-exclusion in the account menu. Lower a limit at any time; an increase should take effect only after a waiting period.
Blocks that work everywhere
GAMSTOP covers sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission only. For a wider block, install software such as Gamban and ask your bank to switch on its gambling block for cards and transfers.
Free help in Great Britain
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day.
- GamCare: phone and live chat support.
- BeGambleAware: advice and treatment services.
- Gordon Moody: residential and online programmes.
- Gamblers Anonymous: local and online meetings.