Account Controls
Online casinos can provide controls that reduce or stop access to gambling, including:
- deposit limits
- loss or wagering limits
- session reminders
- time-outs
- self-exclusion
- gambling-site blocking tools
A time-out temporarily blocks access. Self-exclusion is intended for a longer break and can prevent access to gambling accounts for the selected period.
Signs That Gambling Is Causing Harm
Stop gambling and seek support if gambling is leading to:
- spending more money or time than planned
- chasing losses
- borrowing money to continue playing
- hiding gambling from family or friends
- missing bills or other financial commitments
- stress, anxiety, sleep problems or conflict
- repeated failed attempts to stop or reduce gambling
Gambling Support
Gambling Therapy provides free global online support for people affected by gambling, including multilingual live support and peer groups.
Gambling Therapy Gamblers Anonymous provides peer support through in-person, virtual and telephone meetings.
Gamblers Anonymous GamCare provides free gambling support in the UK. The National Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133.
GamCare If gambling is causing an immediate risk to your safety or you are thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services or an emergency mental-health service in your country.
Gambling is only for adults who meet the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction.