Responsible gambling
Betting should cost you money you have set aside for fun, and nothing else. If it is costing more than that, help is free, confidential and available right now.
National Gambling Helpline · England and Scotland · free, 24/7
0808 8020 133
Delivered by GamCare. In Wales, call the NHS Wales gambling helpline on 0808 2819 265, also free and open 24/7.
Our rules for betting
- 18+ only. It is illegal to gamble under 18 in Great Britain.
- Set a bank you can afford to lose before you place a bet, and never top it up to win back losses.
- Stake in units. We suggest one unit is 1% of your bank, and even our strongest tips never stake more than 3 units.
- Never chase losses. Losing runs are normal, even for good bettors. Read why we never chase losses.
- Bet sober and take breaks. Use deposit limits and time-outs; every licensed UK bookmaker offers them.
Warning signs
It may be time to stop, or to talk to someone, if you:
- bet more than you planned, or with money meant for bills;
- borrow money, or hide your betting from people close to you;
- feel anxious, irritable or low when you are not betting;
- keep betting to win back what you have lost.
Free support and tools
| Service | What it does |
|---|---|
| GamCare | Delivers the National Gambling Helpline for England and Scotland on 0808 8020 133, free and open 24 hours a day, with live chat. |
| NHS Wales gambling helpline | Free support for people in Wales on 0808 2819 265, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| GambleAware | Information, self-assessment tools and links to free support and treatment. |
| GAMSTOP | Free self-exclusion from online gambling with companies licensed in Great Britain, for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. A self-exclusion cannot be cancelled early. |
| Gambling Commission | Lists free self-exclusion schemes, including for betting shops and other land-based venues. |
If you are outside Great Britain
Most countries have a free national gambling helpline. Your bookmaker must also offer deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion; look for them in your account settings.
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