Notice the warning signs
Consider taking a break if you are spending more than intended, chasing losses, hiding activity, borrowing to gamble, or feeling anxious about money or gambling. You do not need to wait for a crisis to seek support.
Steps that may create space
- Stop and take time away from gambling services.
- Use account time-outs, closure, or self-exclusion tools where available.
- Consider bank transaction blocks or device blocking tools if offered locally.
- Tell someone you trust and seek help from a qualified support service.
- Do not borrow money or chase losses to try to recover previous spending.
Find support where you live
These services provide information or support for people affected by gambling harm and for their families. Service hours, eligibility, and contact options can change; check the linked official source for current details.
- Australia: Australian Department of Social Services — gambling support services. The National Gambling Helpline is 1800 858 858 and is listed as free, confidential, and available 24/7. BetStop is a self-exclusion register for licensed online and phone wagering services; it should not be described as covering every online-casino service.
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling — National Problem Gambling Helpline. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), or use chat; the service describes support and referrals across all states and US territories.
- France: Service-Public.fr — Joueurs Info Service. The national support service lists 09 74 75 13 13 and hours of 8:00–02:00, seven days a week.
- Germany: Check-dein-Spiel — gambling addiction helpline. The BIÖG telephone service lists 0800 1 37 27 00 as free and anonymous, with published opening hours on the linked page.
- Switzerland: Swiss Federal Gaming Board — player protection and support services. The official page points to national and cantonal counselling options, including SOS-Spielsucht and other services.
- Great Britain: GamCare — National Gambling Helpline. GamCare currently lists 0808 8020 133 and 24/7 support.
- Netherlands: Government of the Netherlands — help with gambling problems. The government page signposts 24/7 support through Loket Kansspel and the CRUKS gambling-stop register for Dutch-licensed services.
These links are signposts, not endorsements of any gambling product. If you are outside the listed locations, use your local public-health service or emergency service.
Urgent support
If you are in immediate danger or may harm yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis line in your country and reach out to a trusted person now.
18+ where applicable. Age limits and gambling laws vary. If gambling is not legal or available to you where you live, do not access it.
Editorial source check: 20 October 2026. This is general information, not legal or financial advice. Recheck current operator terms and official regulatory or support sources for your location before relying on details.