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Responsible Gambling: Help, Limits & Support

Gambling can cause financial and personal harm. If you are worried about your gambling or someone else’s, support and protective tools are available.

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When gambling stops being recreational

Signs of harm can include spending more than intended, borrowing money to gamble, hiding gambling activity, trying to recover losses, difficulty stopping or feeling distressed about gambling. You do not need to wait for a crisis to ask for help.

If gambling is causing immediate financial or emotional distress, pause activity and contact an appropriate support service in your country.

PRACTICAL SAFEGUARDS

Tools that can reduce exposure

Deposit limitsReduce the amount that can be deposited into a gambling account.
Time controlsUse reminders or account time-outs to interrupt play.
Self-exclusionRequest account restrictions for a defined period.
Blocking toolsLimit access to gambling sites and apps on devices.
Banking controlsAsk whether your bank offers gambling-transaction blocks.
Talk to someoneSupport is also available for friends and family.

Source: Sky Bet Safer Gambling Tools.

Source: BetBlocker — free blocking tool.

GLOBAL SUPPORT

Independent help resources

Gambling Therapy provides online support information and signposting for people affected by gambling harm in different countries. Use its country-support directory to find applicable resources.

United Kingdom: GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline at 0808 8020 133, with free confidential support available around the clock.

Global support — Gambling Therapy ↗UK support — GamCare ↗

Source: GamCare support services.

IMPORTANT DISTINCTION

Taking a break and self-excluding are different

A short time-out can interrupt play, while self-exclusion is a stronger restriction intended for people who want to stop gambling with specific operators or across participating businesses. It may be difficult or impossible to reverse during the chosen period.

Read our Self Exclusion guide for official processes and coverage limitations.

FOR FAMILIES

When someone else’s gambling affects you

Financial and emotional effects can extend to family members and friends. You can seek confidential advice even if the person gambling is not ready to ask for help. Consider protecting shared finances and using independent professional guidance.

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These guides are informational and cannot replace independent professional or operator assistance. In an immediate crisis, contact local emergency services.

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