Start with boundaries you can keep
If you choose to gamble, decide on a spending limit and stopping time before you start. Use only money you can afford to lose without affecting essentials. Do not borrow to play, chase losses or treat gambling as income. Choosing not to gamble is always valid.
Notice when it stops feeling manageable
Spending more than intended, hiding play, repeatedly trying to win back losses or finding it difficult to stop are reasons to pause and seek support. You do not need to wait for a crisis. Friends and family can also ask for help when someone else’s gambling affects them.
International and country-specific support
- Gambling Therapy provides international online support.
- GamCare provides UK-focused information and support; check service availability from your location.
- GambleAware offers information and support navigation focused on Great Britain.
- GAMSTOP is a self-exclusion scheme for participating online gambling services licensed in Great Britain; it is not a worldwide scheme.
Use more than one practical tool
Consider account limits, a time-out, operator self-exclusion, device-blocking tools and any gambling-block feature your bank offers. Check each tool’s scope: one operator’s exclusion may not cover another, and a national scheme may not apply outside its jurisdiction.
Age and availability
The legal minimum age depends on your jurisdiction and product and is generally 18 or older. Some places or products use a higher threshold. Age is only one eligibility condition; residence and physical location can also matter. Casino Dome is an information site, not a support helpline or emergency service.