If gambling stops being fun
You’re not the first and you won’t be the last. UK help is free, confidential and available right now — you don’t need to wait until things feel out of control.
GAMSTOP
Self-exclude from every UK-licensed gambling site for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years with a single registration. Free at gamstop.co.uk.
GamCare
Free, confidential support 24/7. Call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or chat at gamcare.org.uk.
BeGambleAware
Free advice, self-help tools and a route into NHS-backed treatment at begambleaware.org.
Gamblers Anonymous UK
Peer-led meetings across the UK. Find local meetings at gamblersanonymous.org.uk.
Self-help signs
If two or more of these feel familiar, please consider stepping back and using one of the resources above:
- You’re betting more than you can afford to lose.
- You’re chasing losses or playing to “get even”.
- You’re hiding your gambling from family or friends.
- Gambling is affecting work, sleep or relationships.
- You’re borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble.
- You feel anxious or guilty when you stop.
In-account tools
The Odin Fortune operator gives every player a set of player-protection tools that take effect immediately:
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limits | Daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much you can deposit. Decreases apply immediately; increases are subject to a 24-hour cooling-off. |
| Loss limits | Cap on net losses over a chosen period. Once hit, no more wagers until the period resets. |
| Wager limits | Cap the amount you can wager in a session or day. |
| Reality checks | Pop-up reminders every 30, 60 or 90 minutes showing time played and net P&L. |
| Time-out | Block your account for 24 hours, 1 week, 1 month or 6 weeks. Cannot be reversed early. |
| Self-exclusion | Account closure for 6 months, 1 year or permanently. Cannot be reversed before the period ends. |
How to set them up
- Open Account > Responsible Gambling after logging in.
- Choose the tool, set your value, confirm.
- For self-exclusion or time-outs, the change is logged and can’t be reversed early — pick a duration you’re comfortable with.
Protecting minors
Gambling is strictly 18+. Parents sharing a device should consider tools like:
- FamiSafe — cross-device parental controls.
- Net Nanny — content filtering for kids.
- iOS Screen Time and Android Family Link — both block gambling content categories.
A quick reminder
- Gamble with money you can afford to lose — not money set aside for bills, rent or food.
- Set a budget and stick to it.
- Take regular breaks and don’t play tired.
- Wins and losses balance out over the long run — the house edge is a fact of every game.
- If you ever feel pressured to keep going, stop. The tools above are there for exactly that moment.