Keeping gambling light

Signs it is time to stop

• Spending more than you planned, or money meant for bills.
• Chasing losses, or borrowing to keep playing.
• Hiding how much or how often you gamble.
• Feeling anxious, low or irritable about gambling.

BeGambleAware has a short self-assessment if you are unsure.

Tools you can use today

• Deposit limits. Every GB casino lets you set daily, weekly or monthly limits. Lowering one takes effect at once; raising one waits.
• Time-outs. A short break from a casino, from a day to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion with one casino. Usually six months or longer; the casino must close the account and return your money.
• GAMSTOP. One free sign-up excludes you from every gambling site licensed in Great Britain, for six months, one year or five years: gamstop.co.uk.
• Blocking software. BetBlocker is free; Gamban is another option.
• Bank blocks. Most UK banks let you block gambling payments in their app.

More support

• NHS gambling support, including specialist clinics.
• Gordon Moody for residential and online support.
• StepChange and MoneyHelper for free debt advice.

This page links to help services only, never to a casino.