Help, breaks and self-exclusion in United Kingdom
Free, confidential help is there any time. If gambling's taking more of your money or time than you'd like, talk to someone. You don't need to be in crisis to call.
Online gambling here is only for adults aged 18 or over.
Talk to someone now
National Gambling Helpline (operated by GamCare)
24 hours a day, every day of the year
Free call. Live chat on gamcare.org.uk ('Live chat is only available to users in England, Scotland and Wales').
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Block yourself from gambling
Self-exclusion locks you out of gambling accounts for as long as you choose. It's free and takes a few minutes.
GAMSTOP
Free national online self-exclusion scheme: register once to block your access to accounts on gambling websites and apps licensed in Great Britain; registration can be extended via your account.
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Signs it might be time for a break
- Spending more money or time than you planned
- Chasing losses or borrowing to gamble
- Hiding gambling from people close to you
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you're not playing
Tools every licensed casino must offer
Every licensed casino lets you set deposit limits, take a time-out or self-exclude from your account settings. Best move: set your limits before you play, not after a bad night.
More support
GamCare
Charity that operates the National Gambling Helpline (phone and live chat, 24/7) as part of the National Gambling Support Network.
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