Responsible gaming

Betting should stay entertainment — never a way to solve money problems. If it stops being fun, pause and get support.

Warning signs

• Chasing losses or betting more to “feel something”.
• Borrowing money, hiding activity, or neglecting work and relationships.
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or low when not gambling.

Tools that help

• Deposit, loss, and time limits — set them low on day one on any UK-licensed site.
• Reality checks & timeouts — use short breaks before deciding to continue.
• Self-exclusion — GAMSTOP blocks you from UK-licensed online operators for a period you choose.

Organisations

• GamCare — information, forum, and treatment services.
• BeGambleAware — education and signposting to support.
• Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings in the UK.
• UK Gambling Commission — regulation and consumer guidance.

Under 18s

Gambling under 18 is illegal in Great Britain. Parents and carers can use device controls and bank card blocks to reduce exposure to gambling transactions.