Staying in control of what you spend

Before you pay in

Decide on an amount you can afford to lose, and treat it as the cost of an evening out rather than a way to make money. Casinos licensed in Great Britain must ask you to set a deposit limit when you open an account or make your first deposit (a rule in force since 31 October 2025). A lower limit takes effect straight away; a higher one only after a cooling-off period.

Tools that work across every licensed site

• GAMSTOP — one free sign-up blocks you from every online gambling business licensed in Great Britain for six months, one year or five years.
• Your bank — most UK banks and card issuers let you block gambling payments from the banking app. Turning the block off usually takes a waiting period, which is the point.
• Blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker stops gambling sites and apps opening on your devices.

Talk to someone

• GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, free and open day and night, with live chat on its website.
• BeGambleAware has self-assessment tools and advice for you and the people around you.
• Gordon Moody offers residential and online treatment programmes.
• The NHS explains where to find specialist gambling clinics.
• If gambling has left you with debts, Citizens Advice can help you sort them out for free.

Signs it is worth stopping

• Paying in again to win back what you lost.
• Spending more time or money than you meant to, or hiding it from people close to you.
• Borrowing, or using money meant for bills, to gamble.
• Feeling anxious or low when you are not gambling.

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