Responsible gambling
Get help, stay in control
Gambling is for people aged 18 and over. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. If it stops being fun, help is free and confidential.
Great Britain
National Gambling Helpline
0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours. Run by GamCare, also web chat.
BeGambleAware
Information, tools and a service finder.
GAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion from all UK-licensed online operators.
Gamblers Anonymous UK
0330 094 0322, peer support meetings.
Ireland
GamblingCare.ie national helpline
1800 936 725, open 24 hours a day. Funded and administered by the Gambling Awareness Trust.
Malta
Responsible Gaming Foundation
Supportline 1777 (or 179), free and anonymous.
Tools that help
- Deposit, loss and time limits, set before you play.
- Time-outs and cool-off periods.
- Self-exclusion: GAMSTOP in Great Britain, or the operator's own tool.
- Reality checks and account history to see what you have spent.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned.
- Chasing losses or hiding gambling from others.
- Borrowing money or missing bills to gamble.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when not gambling.
Questions
Who can I call for free help in Great Britain?
The National Gambling Helpline, run by GamCare, is free on 0808 8020 133 and open 24 hours a day.
How do I block myself from UK gambling sites?
Register with GAMSTOP at gamstop.co.uk. It is a free self-exclusion service covering UK-licensed operators.
Is there a helpline in Ireland?
GamblingCare.ie lists a national helpline on 1800 936 725, open 24 hours a day.
Is there a helpline in Malta?
The Responsible Gaming Foundation lists Supportline 1777 (and 179), both free and anonymous.