Safer gambling
The habits you set in your first week are the ones you keep.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours.
- Set a deposit limit on day one.
- GAMSTOP blocks all UK-licensed sites.
- 18 or over only.
Help now
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours, run by GamCare.
- GamCare: gamcare.org.uk.
- GAMSTOP: gamstop.co.uk.
- BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org.
In immediate danger call 999. Samaritans: 116 123.
On day one
- Set a deposit limit.
- Switch on reality checks.
- Decide a budget and a finish time for each session.
Tools at every licensed casino
Deposit limits
By day, week or month.
Time-outs and self-exclusion
From a day to five years, or everywhere through GAMSTOP.
Warning signs
- Chasing losses.
- Playing longer or more often than you meant to.
- Hiding your play.
See when to stop.
Frequently asked questions
Is the helpline free?
Yes: 0808 8020 133.
What is GAMSTOP?
A free national self-exclusion scheme.
How do I set a limit?
In your casino account.