Gambling is intended for adults and can cause financial harm. Understanding terms or theoretical figures does not remove the risk of losing money. Do not use money needed for essential expenses or borrowed funds. If gambling becomes difficult to control, seek appropriate support.
Responsible gambling guides
Self-exclusion: how to block yourself from gambling
How self-exclusion works, which national schemes exist (GAMSTOP, Spelpaus, ROFUS), how long they last, and what they do not cover.
How to close a casino account because of a gambling problem
How to ask a casino to close your account for gambling-related reasons, what to write, what happens to your balance and how to stop it reopening.
Deposit limits, loss limits and time-outs explained
The limits and break tools casinos offer – deposit, loss, wager and session limits, reality checks and time-outs – and how to set them so they work.
Signs of a gambling problem and what to do next
Common warning signs of problem gambling, a short self-check and practical next steps for players and for people worried about someone else.
How to block gambling sites, apps and payments
Blocking software (Gamban, BetBlocker), phone settings and bank gambling blocks that stop access to gambling sites, including those outside self-exclusion.
Where to get help with a gambling problem
Confidential gambling helplines in the UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland, plus online support for players and their families.
When someone close to you gambles too much: a guide for family and friends
How to recognise a gambling problem in someone close to you, how to talk about it, how to protect your own finances and where relatives can get support.
Gambling debt: how to take control of your money
Practical steps when gambling has caused money problems or debt – stopping further losses, listing debts, talking to creditors and free debt advice by country.
Gambling myths: due wins, near misses and systems that do not work
Why slots are never 'due' to pay, what RTP means for one session, why near misses are not close calls and why betting systems cannot beat the odds.
When self-exclusion ends: extending, ending and staying in control
What happens when a GAMSTOP, Spelpaus or ROFUS exclusion period ends, how to extend it, the rules for ending it and how to plan for the moment it expires.
Where to get help
Free and confidential support:
- Gambling Therapy — Free multilingual online support worldwide
- National Gambling Helpline (UK) — Freephone 0808 8020 133