▸ The Ground Rules
Only bet what you can lose
Never gamble with money needed for essentials. Treat any stake as the price of entertainment.
Set time & money limits
Decide your budget and session length before you start — and honour them, win or lose.
Never chase losses
No system reverses the house edge. Chasing losses is the fastest route to real harm.
Ask for help early
Support is free and confidential. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not failure.
▸ Warning Signs
Gambling may be becoming a problem if you recognise any of these. Any one of them is worth taking seriously:
- ▸ Betting more than you can afford to lose
- ▸ Chasing losses to win money back
- ▸ Gambling to escape stress or low mood
- ▸ Lying to others about how much you gamble
- ▸ Borrowing money or selling things to fund play
- ▸ Feeling anxious, guilty or unable to stop
▸ Get Support
BeGambleAware
Free, confidential advice and support for anyone affected by gambling.
GAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion scheme that blocks access to online gambling in Great Britain.
GamCare
Support, information and counselling for problem gamblers via the National Gambling Helpline.
Gambling Therapy
Free online support to people affected by problem gambling worldwide.
National Gambling Helpline (UK)
0808 8020 133
Free, confidential, 24 hours a day.
This site does not accept wagers and is not affiliated with any operator. Content is for education only. Return to the dossier or read Setting Stop-Loss and Stop-Win Limits.