Safer Gambling

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Gambling should always remain a form of entertainment, and it’s important to recognise when it stops being enjoyable. This guide covers warning signs to watch for, practical tools available to help you stay in control, and where to find professional support if you need it.

What should concern me about my gambling?

Pay attention if you’re spending more money or time on gambling than you’d planned. Other warning signs include chasing losses—trying to win back money you’ve lost—or feeling the urge to gamble to cope with stress, anxiety or difficult emotions. Many people with developing problems don’t notice straight away, but lying about the extent of gambling, struggling to stop, or experiencing financial strain are serious signals worth taking seriously.

How can I set limits and restrict access?

If you want to restrict your access to online gambling, GAMSTOP is the UK’s national self-exclusion scheme. You register once at a site dedicated to this purpose, and your exclusion then applies automatically to every online operator licensed by the Gambling Commission. You can choose an exclusion period of six months, one year, five years, or five years with automatic renewal. Once confirmed, an exclusion cannot be cancelled early. GAMSTOP blocks UK-licensed sites only, not betting shops, lotteries or unregulated operators. Individual operators also offer deposit limits, session time limits, and temporary self-exclusion tools within their own accounts.

Where should I turn for confidential advice?

The National Gambling Helpline, run by GamCare, offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can reach them by telephone, and they also offer web chat and WhatsApp support. There are no registration barriers or age requirements—anyone affected by gambling, whether directly or through a loved one, can call. Local groups such as Gamblers Anonymous UK provide peer support using established recovery programmes, and support for friends and family is also available.

What support does the NHS provide?

Several NHS services across Great Britain offer free specialist support for gambling addiction alongside treatment for related mental health conditions. These services provide therapy, structured recovery programmes, and coordination with other addiction services. Your GP can refer you to these services, or in some areas you can self-refer. The NHS recognises that gambling harm often overlaps with depression, anxiety and other conditions, and treats these holistically.

How can I contact us?

For questions about this information, please reach out through the contact form on this website. The details of tenobet’s licensing and regulatory compliance are published directly by the operator on its own website, and you can verify these in the Gambling Commission’s public register.