Gambling should stay a paid form of entertainment, with a budget set in advance. This page lists the tools that help and the services that give free support in the United Kingdom.
Deposit limits: a cap on how much can be added per day, week or month.
Break: a pause from play for a period you choose.
Account closure: a request to close the account, sent in the settings or through live chat.
decide on the amount and the time before the session starts;
do not chase a loss with a bigger deposit;
do not play when tired, upset or after alcohol;
treat a bonus as extra playtime, not as income.
Spending more than planned, hiding play from family, borrowing to deposit or playing to escape worries are signals to take a break and talk to someone.
BeGambleAware: advice and a free helpline open day and night.
GamCare: live chat, a forum and counselling.
Gamblers Anonymous: local and online meetings.
More about this site is on the about page.
