Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems.
18+
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble in Great Britain. All licensed operators verify age and identity.
Stay in control
- Set a budget before you start and stick to it.
- Use deposit limits, loss limits and reality checks in your account.
- Never chase losses or borrow money to gamble.
- Take regular breaks and avoid gambling when stressed, upset or after drinking.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than you intended.
- Hiding gambling from friends or family.
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling.
- Gambling to win back losses or to cope with problems.
Free UK support
- National Gambling Helpline — free, 24/7: 0808 8020 133
- BeGambleAware — advice and tools: begambleaware.org
- GamStop UK — free self-exclusion from all UK licensed online gambling: gamstop.co.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings: gamblersanonymous.org.uk
- GamCare — counselling and live chat: gamcare.org.uk
Blocking software
Tools such as Gamban and BetBlocker can block gambling pages on your devices. Many UK banks also let you block gambling transactions from your banking app.