
Plan regular pauses
Leave gambling behind for a while and choose an activity without stakes or gambling rewards.
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Safer gambling principles
Gambling may affect finances and emotions. You can seek support before concerns become a crisis.

Leave gambling behind for a while and choose an activity without stakes or gambling rewards.

Set aside money for housing, food, bills and savings before considering any gambling spend.

Help is available if you want advice, a pause or support for someone close to you.
Potential risks
For people in the United Kingdom, check current information from the UK Gambling Commission. Read UK Gambling Commission information.
Money controls

Review the deposit and loss controls available in your Rich Prize account. A limit is a safeguard, not a spending goal.
Time and breaks
Decide when to finish before you begin, using a reminder outside the gambling service.
Close the service, silence gambling notifications and move on to another activity.
Notice changes in sleep, work, relationships or how often you think about gambling.
Repeatedly extending sessions or struggling to stop is a good reason to contact a support service.
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion creates a barrier to gambling. Check exactly which services are covered, how long it lasts and how the process works.
| Option | What to check |
|---|---|
| Rich Prize self-exclusion | Review the account process, duration, coverage and any restrictions on reopening. |
| GAMSTOP | GAMSTOP is the United Kingdom’s national online gambling self-exclusion scheme. Check its current coverage and registration requirements. |
| Device and payment blocks | Ask your device or financial provider which blocking tools are available and what they cover. |
For national self-exclusion information, review the scope and registration details directly through GAMSTOP.
Warning signs
Trying to win money back, raising stakes or continuing longer after losing can be warning signs.
Borrowing, unpaid bills or difficulty separating gambling from essential spending deserve attention.
Poor sleep, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships may signal a problem.
These signs are a reason to seek support; this information cannot assess or diagnose your circumstances. GamCare offers tools and information to help you decide what to do next.
Support services

GamCare provides free, confidential support through the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.
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Your next step
GamCare offers free, confidential support and can discuss concerns about gambling.
Contact GamCare →Close gambling services, pause related notifications and choose an activity away from gambling. Support can help you plan what comes next.
Explore safer gambling help →Check GAMSTOP’s current coverage and registration process before relying on it for a particular service.
Visit GAMSTOP →You can ask for help when someone else’s gambling affects your wellbeing, relationships or finances.
Find help for affected others →Common questions
You can ask for help at any time, including when you are concerned about spending, time or someone else’s gambling.
No. Limits are one safeguard and may cover specific activity. If boundaries are difficult to keep, consider a break and independent support.
GAMSTOP has defined coverage. Review its official information before assuming a particular service is included.
Yes. GamCare can provide information and support for people affected by another person’s gambling.