Practical guidance on limits, gambling harms, self-exclusion and support in Great Britain.
Recognising gambling-related harm
Gambling should never be treated as a way to pay bills or recover earlier losses. Warning signs include chasing losses, secret spending, borrowing, being unable to stop, anxiety and impacts on relationships. If these apply, consider stopping and speaking with a specialist.
Practical safeguards
- Use available deposit, loss and time limits before gambling.
- Avoid gambling while under stress or the influence of alcohol.
- Never borrow or use essential living-expense funds to gamble.
- Take regular breaks and turn off gambling marketing.
- Use self-exclusion if you want to stop access to gambling sites.
Support in Great Britain
Visit GamCare for support and GAMSTOP for applicable online self-exclusion. For immediate mental-health danger, contact emergency services or your local urgent care provider. This website does not provide clinical advice.