Safer gambling

Betting should be something you do for fun, with money you can afford to lose. Most people who bet regularly lose money over time, including people who look for value.

Signs it might be becoming a problem

• Spending more than you planned, or chasing losses
• Borrowing money or using money meant for bills
• Feeling anxious or irritable when you're not betting
• Hiding how much you bet from people close to you

Tools that help

• Deposit limits. Every UK-licensed bookmaker must let you set daily, weekly or monthly limits.
• Time-outs and self-exclusion. Take a break from one site, or block yourself from all UK-licensed gambling sites at once with GAMSTOP.
• Blocking software and bank gambling blocks, which most UK banks offer in their apps.

Free, confidential help

• National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day
• BeGambleAware.org
• GamCare, including live chat
• Gamblers Anonymous

Under 18?

This site isn't for you, and it's illegal for UK bookmakers to let you bet.