Responsible gambling
Last updated: June 10, 2026
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Signs of problem gambling
Gambling can stop being fun. Warning signs include:
- Betting more than you can afford to lose, or borrowing money to bet.
- Chasing losses โ increasing stakes to try to win back money.
- Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble.
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or low mood.
- Neglecting work, studies, or relationships because of gambling.
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down.
If any of these sound familiar, take a break and consider the tools and resources below.
Tools to stay in control
Every licensed bookmaker we review offers safer-gambling tools. Use them proactively, not as a last resort:
- Deposit limits โ cap how much you can deposit per day, week, or month. Set the limit before you start, not after a loss.
- Self-exclusion โ block your account for months or permanently. National schemes (such as GAMSTOP in the UK) exclude you from all licensed operators at once.
- Reality checks & time-outs โ on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing, and short cooling-off periods of 24 hours to 6 weeks.
Free, confidential help
If gambling is causing you or someone close to you harm, these organisations offer free, confidential support:
- GamCare (UK) โ gamcare.org.uk, National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
- BeGambleAware (UK) โ begambleaware.org.
- Gambling Therapy (global, multilingual) โ gamblingtherapy.org.
- National Council on Problem Gambling (US) โ ncpgambling.org, call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
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