Signs it may be time to stop
- You spend more time or money than you meant to.
- You gamble to win back losses.
- You borrow money or miss bills to gamble.
- You feel guilty, anxious or irritable about gambling.
- People close to you are worried.
Tools you can use now
- Deposit limits, offered before your first deposit.
- Time-outs and reality checks.
- Self-exclusion with each operator.
- GAMSTOP for all UK licensed online sites; Gamstop Betting Shops for high-street bookmakers.
- Blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker, and gambling blocks offered by many banks.
Free, confidential support
- National Gambling Helpline (GamCare): 0808 8020 133, 24/7.
- GamCare: support and counselling.
- Gordon Moody: treatment programmes.
- Gamblers Anonymous UK: peer support.
- NHS gambling clinics: ask your GP.
Supporting someone else
Talk calmly, avoid blame, protect shared money and look after yourself. The Helpline also supports family and friends.