Get Help

If gambling is no longer fun or is causing harm to you or someone close to you, help is available. The services below are free, confidential and operate UK-wide. Stop playing, self-exclude through GamStop if you need a break, and contact one of the services below for support.

You can also reach out to a friend, family member or your GP. Most people who seek help early recover well. The longer the issue is left, the more it can affect finances, relationships and mental health.

When to seek help

You do not have to wait until things get serious. If you are spending more than you planned, gambling to escape stress, hiding it from people close to you, or feeling guilty afterwards, that is reason enough to talk to someone. GamCare runs 24/7 chat and email if you prefer not to call.

National Self-Exclusion Scheme

GamStop is the UK's free national self-exclusion scheme. Sign up once to block yourself from every UK-licensed online gambling operator for a period of your choice, from 6 months to 5 years.