Responsible gambling
Betting should stay within what you can afford and should not harm your health, relationships or finances. If it stops feeling like entertainment, pause and get help.
Stay in control
- Decide a spend limit before you start.
- Never borrow money to gamble.
- Do not try to win back losses with bigger stakes.
- Avoid gambling when you are tired, angry or drunk.
- Take breaks and keep hobbies outside betting.
Where to turn
- BeGambleAware · Information and support if gambling is causing problems.
- GamCare · Free advice, counselling and chat services.
- GAMSTOP · Free self-exclusion from participating UK-licensed sites.
- Gambling Commission · Regulator for Great Britain — licence checks and consumer guidance.
Helpline
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24 hours).
Age limit
In the UK you must be 18 or over to gamble legally. Operators will verify your age.