We write about the business of gambling, and we know the harm it can cause. If gambling is affecting you or someone close to you, free help is available. Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over.
Last checked: 4 November 2026.
United Kingdom
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133. Free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, every day.
- GAMSTOP lets you exclude yourself from all online gambling sites licensed in Great Britain: gamstop.co.uk.
- GamblingTherapy.org offers free online support and live chat, in several languages.
Ireland
- National gambling helpline freephone 1800 936 725. Current opening hours are on gamblingcare.ie.
United States
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). Call, text or chat, 24/7, run by the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Everywhere
- Gamblers Anonymous runs free peer support meetings in person and online.
- Blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker can stop gambling sites loading on your devices.
- Many banks let you block gambling transactions from your card in their app.
For people working in the industry: most licensing authorities expect staff to know how to point customers to these services. Keeping this page bookmarked is a reasonable start.