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Stay in control

Keeping gambling safe and fun.

Gambling should be a form of entertainment, never a way to make money or solve money worries. If it stops being fun, help is free and easy to reach.

18+ only.If you're worried about your own or someone else's gambling, you don't have to wait. The organisations below offer confidential, independent help across the UK.

Free UK support

UK Gambling Commission logoUK Gambling CommissionThe statutory regulator for gambling in Great Britain.GAMSTOP logoGAMSTOPFree self-exclusion across licensed online operators.GamCare logoGamCareConfidential support, advice and a 24/7 helpline.GambleAware logoGambleAwareGuidance on safer gambling and finding help.

Simple ways to stay in control

  • Set a budget and a time limit before you start — and stick to it.
  • Only gamble with money you can comfortably afford to lose.
  • Never chase losses or borrow money to keep playing.
  • Use deposit limits, reminders and time-outs offered by operators.
  • Take regular breaks and keep gambling as one of several hobbies.

Tools that can help

GAMSTOP lets you self-exclude from licensed online gambling sites in Great Britain for a period you choose. GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline with free, confidential support, and GambleAware offers advice and a route to treatment. The Gambling Commission sets the rules operators must follow.

If you or someone you know needs urgent help, the National Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133.