Deposit limits and time-outs
Every casino licensed in Great Britain must let you set a deposit limit and take a break from your account. Set the limit before your first deposit; lowering it takes effect straight away, raising it does not.
Safer gambling
Safer gambling and where to get help
Gambling is for adults, and it should stay something you choose. If it has stopped feeling that way, these services are free, confidential and open to anyone in Great Britain.
Talk to someone today
- GamCare — the National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours a day, also by live chat on its website.
- BeGambleAware — advice, a self-assessment and links to treatment.
- Gordon Moody — residential and online support.
- NHS — NHS gambling clinics and how to be referred.
- Citizens Advice — help with debts, including debts from gambling.
Tools that put a gap between you and a bet
GAMSTOP
One free registration excludes you from every online gambling site licensed in Great Britain for six months, one year or five years. gamstop.co.uk
Blocking software
Apps such as Gamban and BetBlocker stop gambling sites from opening on your phone or computer.
Your bank
Most UK banks and card providers can block gambling payments from their app, often with a cooling-off period before the block can be lifted.
Signs worth taking seriously
- Spending more time or money than you meant to, again and again.
- Chasing losses, or borrowing to keep playing.
- Hiding gambling from people close to you.
- Feeling restless or low when you try to stop.
Any one of these is reason enough to call the helpline. You do not have to be in crisis to ask for help.
Under 18?
Room Count is not intended for anyone under 18, and no casino licensed in Great Britain may let you play. If someone younger is gambling, GamCare can advise parents and carers too.