Gambling Is Not a Source of Income
Betting and casino games involve financial risk. Never gamble with money needed for housing, food, bills or debt payments. Define a maximum affordable loss and a stopping time before a session. Never increase stakes in an attempt to recover earlier losses.
Respect GAMSTOP Self-Exclusion
GAMSTOP helps people exclude themselves from participating online gambling businesses in Great Britain. If you are enrolled, do not use offshore or non-participating sites to circumvent that protective decision. You can learn more at GAMSTOP.
Practical Controls and Stronger Barriers
- Set money and time limits before gambling, not after a loss.
- Use time-outs or permanent exclusion if play becomes difficult to control.
- Consider bank gambling blocks and device-level blocking tools.
- Review activity across all accounts rather than treating each one separately.
- Seek support early if gambling affects relationships, work or wellbeing.
Offshore tools vary by operator and may not cover related brands or provide the same protections as UK-regulated services.
Recognising Warning Signs
Common warning signs include chasing losses, hiding activity, borrowing, spending beyond planned limits, gambling to relieve distress and becoming preoccupied with the next session. If any of these arise, stopping and seeking specialist help is more useful than switching providers.
Independent UK Help
Contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit GamCare. Information about self-exclusion is available from GAMSTOP. If you face an immediate emergency, contact local emergency services.