Gambling Should Stay Fun
Gambling is entertainment, not a way to make money. Only play with money you can afford to lose, set a budget before you start and stop when it is spent. Never gamble to pay bills, and never chase losses.
Signs You May Be Losing Control
You may be losing control if you spend more than you planned, chase your losses, gamble to escape stress or low mood, hide your gambling from people close to you, borrow money to gamble, or notice that gambling is affecting your work, sleep or relationships. If any of this sounds familiar, it is a good time to stop and talk to someone.
NHS: help for problems with gamblingTools You Can Use
Deposit limits cap how much you can pay in each day, week or month. Time-outs let you take a short break from a casino. Reality checks remind you how long you have been playing. Self-exclusion through GAMSTOP blocks access to online operators licensed in Great Britain for a period you choose. Check the operator’s safer-gambling settings for available controls, and register for GAMSTOP through its official website.
Where to Get Free Help
Free, confidential support is available across the UK. GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, open every day, 24 hours a day. The GambleAware website offers information and support signposting. GAMSTOP offers free self-exclusion from online operators licensed in Great Britain. You do not have to wait until things are serious to ask for help.
Contact these services directly. This website is not a support or crisis service.
If You Have Lost Money to a Blacklisted Casino
You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Stop paying in, keep every message and screenshot, tell your bank what happened. Our editorial contact address is pending; this preview does not receive reports. If losing money is hurting your wellbeing, talk to someone through the services above. Support is available whatever the amount.
18+ Only
You must be 18 or over to gamble at an online casino in the UK. Never let anyone under 18 use your account or your devices to gamble.
General information, not a diagnosis or individual financial advice. Support links checked 14 October 2026.