Gambling should be fun. When it stops being fun, there are tools, people and organisations that can help — for free, confidentially, and right now.
These organisations offer free, confidential help for anyone affected by problem gambling — whether you're struggling yourself or supporting a friend or family member.
The UK's leading gambling support charity. Offers free online chat, self-help tools, and counselling referrals. Available internationally.
Visit begambleaware.org →Free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers and their families. Runs the National Gambling Helpline.
Visit gamcare.org.uk →The National Council on Problem Gambling runs the 24/7 helpline and connects players with local treatment providers across the US.
Visit ncpgambling.org →Peer support community with meetings worldwide. Based on the 12-step recovery programme. Online meetings available for all time zones.
Visit gamblersanonymous.org →Free, confidential helpline, chat and counselling for gambling problems in Finland, for players and their families.
Visit peluuri.fi →Most licensed casinos offer responsible gambling tools. Here's what every player should know about and use.
Set daily, weekly or monthly deposit caps. Takes effect immediately when reduced.
Take a break from 24 hours to 6 weeks. Account locked — no exceptions.
Permanently close your account. In the UK, GamStop excludes you from all UKGC casinos at once.
Cap how much you can lose per day, week or month to protect your bankroll.
Set a maximum session length. The casino logs you out automatically when the time is up.
Pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've won or lost.
We look for deposit limits, self-exclusion and links to problem gambling resources in each operator's published terms. We don't test these tools ourselves, so check what's available in your account settings before you play.
We do not advertise to minors. We do not use predatory marketing language that normalises excessive gambling. We do not promote gambling as a way to make money. All bonus offers on our site are presented with their wagering requirements and terms clearly visible.
If you're unsure whether gambling is becoming a problem, the BeGambleAware self-assessment tool takes less than 5 minutes and gives you a clear picture of your gambling habits.
The minimum legal age for online gambling is 18 in most countries, including the UK, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia. In some US states the minimum is 21. Always verify the legal age in your jurisdiction before playing. Age checks vary by casino — some low-KYC casinos only ask for ID on larger withdrawals — but the 18+ (or local) age limit applies from your first deposit.