Safer Gambling

Set a budget before you bet and only stake money you can comfortably afford to lose. Set a time limit too. Never chase losses — increasing stakes to win back money is the fastest route to trouble. Don't bet while upset, bored or under the influence, and keep betting as one hobby among several.

Betting more than you planned, borrowing money to bet, hiding it from family, feeling anxious or irritable when you can't bet, or letting it affect work, sleep or relationships. If any of that sounds familiar, please reach out — help is free and confidential.

National Gambling Helpline — 0808 8020 133, free, 24/7.

BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org advice, self-assessment and treatment options.

GamCare — gamcare.org.uk counselling and live chat.

GAMSTOP — gamstop.co.uk free self-exclusion from all GB-licensed online gambling sites.

Gamblers Anonymous GB — gamblersanonymous.org.uk peer support meetings.

Software such as Gamban and BetBlocker can block gambling sites and apps across your devices, and most banks let you switch on a gambling transaction block in their app.

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