Responsible gambling and support
Gambling should be entertainment you can afford. If it stops feeling that way, help is free and confidential.
Get support
BeGambleAwareUK. Free advice, tools and support.National Council on Problem GamblingUS. Helpline 1-800-GAMBLER and chat.GamCareUK. Helpline, chat and recovery support.Gambling TherapyGlobal. Online support in many languages.Gamblers AnonymousPeer support meetings worldwide.
Local services may also exist in your country. Search for your national problem-gambling helpline.
Signs to watch for
- Betting more than you planned or can afford
- Chasing losses to win money back
- Hiding gambling from people close to you
- Borrowing money or missing bills to gamble
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to stop
- Gambling to escape stress or low mood
Safer play checklist
- Set a monthly entertainment budget before you play
- Turn on deposit limits in every account
- Use reality-check reminders and session timers
- Decide a stop-loss before each session and keep to it
- Use cool-off periods or self-exclusion when you need a break
- Never gamble with borrowed money or money for essentials