Keep money and time limits separate
Gambling can cause financial and personal harm. Only gamble if you meet the legal age in your location, and only with money you can afford to lose. Set a deposit or loss limit before a session and use a separate time reminder. Do not borrow, use essential funds or try to win back losses. Stopping is always an option.
When it stops feeling like a choice
Warning signs can include spending more than intended, hiding activity, chasing losses or gambling to escape stress. If any of these feel familiar, pause gambling and speak to someone you trust or a specialist support service. You do not need to wait for a crisis to ask for help.
Take practical steps
- Use the operator’s timeout or self-exclusion tools.
- Ask your bank whether it offers a gambling transaction block.
- Remove gambling apps and promotional notifications.
- Consider blocking software and support with money management.
- Check whether a country-wide self-exclusion scheme covers your location.
Confidential support
Gambling Therapy provides international online support and information in multiple languages. GamCare offers gambling support in Great Britain. GAMSTOP provides self-exclusion from participating online gambling services in Great Britain. These services have different scopes; choose the one relevant to where you live.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services. This site is not a crisis service or a casino support desk. For account exclusion, contact the casino directly through its authenticated support channel.