Safer gambling
Where to get free, confidential help for gambling in the UK, plus tools for setting limits.
When you follow football, betting should stay a small, planned part of it. Decide on a budget before you begin, and don't try to win back losses.
Free support
The National Gambling Helpline, which GamCare runs, costs nothing and is open 24 hours a day on 0808 8020 133. BeGambleAware offers advice and local support.
Effective tools
You can set deposit limits and time-outs with any UK bookmaker. GAMSTOP shuts you out of all UK-licensed gambling sites at the same time, for anything from six months to five years.