Player wellbeing
Responsible Gambling
Gambling should remain enjoyable. These tips and free UK support services can help you stay in control — or find help if things start to feel overwhelming.
Three habits worth keeping
Set time and spending limits
Decide how much time and money you will use before playing, and stop when you reach either limit.
Avoid chasing losses
Attempting to recover losses often leads to greater losses. Treat gambling as paid entertainment.
Use self-exclusion tools
GAMSTOP allows you to block yourself from every UKGC-licensed operator with a single registration.
Need to talk right now? Call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 — free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.
Free support services
- BeGambleAware
Free advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harm.
- GamCare
Confidential counselling, community forums, and a live chat helpline.
- GAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed gambling sites.
- Gambling Therapy
Global support community offering free resources in multiple languages.
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