Independent publication · 18+
Safer gambling & support
18+ only. Gambling is a paid leisure activity with a risk of loss. It is not a way to earn income, pay debts or recover a previous loss.
If you choose to gamble
- Set a limit using money you can afford to lose.
- Set a time limit and take breaks.
- Do not borrow to gamble or increase stakes to recover losses.
- Use the operator’s limits, time-out or self-exclusion tools when needed.
Blocking and support
GAMSTOP provides free self-exclusion from participating online gambling services. Keep your details current and do not use alternative sites to bypass a block.
GambleAware provides information and routes to gambling support in Great Britain. Your bank may also offer a gambling-payment block.
When switching is not the answer
If gambling is affecting your finances, relationships or wellbeing, comparing another operator may make the problem worse. Step away from the comparison and use support instead. This publication cannot close an operator account or change an exclusion for you.