Gambling Support: Free Help and Tools to Stay in Control
Think of gambling as paid entertainment with a budget, not as income. When it starts to worry you, or someone close to you, free confidential support is open every day of the year.
Where to get free help
All of these services are free to use for people in Great Britain.
Free, confidential advice by phone or live chat, 24 hours a day, run by GamCare. Call 0808 8020 133 or visit gamcare.org.uk.
Explains gambling harms, offers an online self-check and points you to free NHS-funded treatment. gambleaware.org
Register once, free of charge, and every British-licensed gambling website and app must shut you out — choose half a year, one year or five. gamstop.co.uk
Specialist NHS clinics treat gambling problems in England, and you can refer yourself. nhs.uk — gambling addiction
Free peer-support meetings, in person and online, for anyone who wants to stop gambling. gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Support groups for partners, relatives and friends of someone who gambles. gamanon.org.uk
Controls every UK-licensed casino must offer
You can switch these on in your account settings at any casino licensed by the Gambling Commission. Lowering a limit takes effect straight away; raising one is delayed.
Deposit limits
Every licensed operator lets you cap deposits by day, week or month. Since 31 October 2025 new customers are asked to set a limit before their first deposit.
Reality checks
On-screen reminders show how long you have been playing, so a session does not run on unnoticed.
Time-outs
A short break, typically from a day up to six weeks, during which you cannot log in to play.
Self-exclusion
Lock yourself out of one casino for six months or more, or out of every British-licensed site in one step via GamStop.
Slot stake limits
Online slots are capped at £5 a spin, or £2 a spin for players aged 18 to 24.
Warning signs worth taking seriously
Gambling harm often builds slowly. Any of these can be a sign that it is time to pause and talk to someone:
- spending more money or time than you planned, or chasing losses to win them back;
- borrowing, using savings meant for bills, or hiding gambling from people close to you;
- restlessness or low mood on days without a bet;
- using gambling as a way out of stress, loneliness or boredom.
You can take a short self-assessment on the GambleAware website, or simply call the helpline on 0808 8020 133 — there is no need to be in crisis to ask for advice.
Blocking gambling on your own devices
Self-exclusion works best alongside other barriers. Free tools such as BetBlocker block gambling websites and apps on phones and computers, and paid blockers such as Gamban work in a similar way. Many UK banks also let you switch on a gambling block for your debit card in their app.
If you are worried about someone else
Talking openly and without judgement usually helps more than confrontation. GamCare's helpline also advises family members, and GamAnon runs groups for people affected by someone else's gambling.
Our approach
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