Play Safe

Gambling is easier to manage when limits are set before emotions rise. Choose a budget, pick a session length, and leave room for non-gambling routines in the same week. If play begins to feel urgent or secretive, treat that shift as a signal to pause early.

GAMSTOP is the national self-exclusion scheme. It helps people block access to participating online gambling services using one registration. For many players, this is the quickest way to create space and interrupt automatic habits.

GamCare offers free counselling and support for anyone worried about gambling, including friends and family. Their team can help with practical next actions, not just general advice. BeGambleAware also provides guidance, assessment tools, and plain-language information on risk signs and safer boundaries.

If speaking to a person now feels easier, call the National Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (freephone). Save it today, then use it if pressure builds. 18+