Support in the UK
GamCare helps you find support for problems related to gambling. Check the service’s website for current contact options and eligibility.
Staying in control
Gambling involves a risk of loss. No bonus, system or strategy guarantees a win.
Set a budget
Decide in advance on an amount you can lose without affecting your essential expenses.
Limit the time
Schedule breaks and do not extend a session to recover a loss.
Don't borrow
Never gamble with borrowed money or money needed for rent, bills or food.
Stay in control
Avoid playing under the influence of alcohol, substances, stress or strong emotions.
Recognise the warning signs
It may be helpful to pause and talk about it if you notice one or more of the following signs:
- you play longer or spend more than you expected;
- you regularly try to recover your losses;
- you hide your practice or lie to others;
- gambling affects your sleep, work, school or relationships;
- borrowing money or delaying essential expenses;
- you feel anxious, irritable or unable to control your gambling.
Taking a break, self-excluding or having a confidential conversation can help you regain control.
Control and exclusion tools
From your player account, look for deposit, bet or loss limits, time reminders, breaks and self-exclusion.
- Set limits before you make your first deposit.
- Regularly check your transaction history.
- Use a break as soon as the game no longer feels like a hobby.
- For wider protection in France, see the voluntary ban on gambling.
According to the ANJ, the voluntary ban is a personal and confidential procedure, valid for at least three years and can be tacitly renewed.
Support resources: France
Joueurs Info Service — France
French support service. Check its website for current availability, languages and any call charges.
09 74 75 13 13joueurs-info-service.frANJ — France’s gambling authority
Official information on player protection, legal offer and voluntary ban.
See the playerspace of the ANJYou can also speak to a healthcare professional. CSAPA centres provide addiction support in France; if you are elsewhere, look for support services in your country.
Protection of minors
Gambling is restricted to adults. Do not create an account, deposit or gamble on behalf of a minor.
- Do not share your identification or means of payment;
- disconnect after use on a shared device;
- activate parental control and protect access to your devices;
- Explain the risks of gambling clearly.