PLAYER SAFETY
Responsible Gaming
Gambling should stay entertainment. If it stops feeling that way, these free organisations can help.
Signs To Watch For
- Spending more time or money than you planned
- Chasing losses with bigger wagers
- Gambling to escape stress, boredom, or low mood
- Hiding the extent of your gambling from family or friends
- Borrowing money or neglecting responsibilities because of gambling
If any of this sounds familiar — for you or someone you know — it's worth reaching out for free, confidential support.
Tools UK-Licensed Brands Must Offer
- Deposit, loss and session limits — set directly from your account settings.
- Reality checks — periodic reminders of how long you've been active.
- Time-outs — temporarily pause your account for a set period.
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from an account for six months or longer, including nationwide through GamStop.
Independent Support Organisations
GamStop
A free national self-exclusion scheme that lets you block access to gambling websites and apps licensed in Great Britain for a period of your choosing.
gamstop.co.uk
BeGambleAware
Free, confidential advice, tools and support for anyone affected by gambling, whether their own or someone else's.
begambleaware.org
Gamblers Anonymous UK
A fellowship of people who share their experience to help each other recover from a gambling problem, with meetings held across the UK.
gamblersanonymous.org.ukNational Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 — free, confidential, 24/7
A Note On This Page
This page is provided for information only and is not a substitute for professional advice. If you are in immediate distress, please contact emergency services or the Samaritans on 116 123.