Responsible Gambling
Gambling should stay entertainment, not a way to make money or solve money problems. This page lists free, confidential support in Great Britain and how to block yourself from online gambling. There are no advertising links on it.
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Contact details last checked: 5 November 2026. Confirm them on the organisation's own site.
Age: 18+
The Gambling Commission says that in most cases the minimum legal age for gambling in Great Britain is 18 (Gambling and young people). Gambling may be illegal in your jurisdiction if you are outside Great Britain.
Free Help
| Organisation | What it does | Contact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) | Free information, advice and support by phone, web live chat or WhatsApp, 24 hours a day, every day. | 0808 8020 133 | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | Free advice, tools and support to help keep people safe from gambling harms. Support in Great Britain, 24/7; available only to Great Britain residents. | Website | gambleaware.org |
| GamStop | Free national scheme that blocks your access to accounts on online gambling sites and apps run by operators licensed in Great Britain. | Register online | gamstop.co.uk |
Block Yourself From Gambling Sites (GamStop)
GamStop covers online operators licensed in Great Britain, which must take part in it (Gambling Commission licence condition 3.5.5).
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Register at gamstop.co.uk
Sign up on the GamStop site and choose how long you want to be excluded.
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Understand what it covers
It blocks accounts with licensed operators. It does not reach operators without a Great Britain licence, so do not look for ways round it.
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Ask for more support
Call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 if you want to talk it through. It is free and open 24 hours.
Keeping Control
- Decide how much you can afford to lose before you start, and stop when you reach it.
- Use the deposit limit and time-out tools in your operator account.
- Do not gamble with money you need for bills, and do not chase losses.
- Do not play when upset or after drinking.
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