Play Safe
Gambling should be paid entertainment with a known price. When it stops feeling that way, help is free, confidential and available right now.
Free, confidential help — 24/7
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about suicide, call your local emergency number now.
National Problem Gambling Helpline
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738). Chat online via the National Council on Problem Gambling. 24/7, free, confidential.
Gamblers Anonymous hotline: 855-2CALLGA (855-222-5542). Crisis support: call or text 988.
National Gambling Helpline
Freephone 0808 8020 133, 24/7, or live chat with GamCare.
Self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling with GAMSTOP. Samaritans: 116 123.
Gambling Help Online
Call 1800 858 858, 24/7, or chat at gamblinghelponline.org.au.
Free and confidential counselling for gamblers and families.
Provincial help lines
Support is run by each province. In Ontario, ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600.
Elsewhere, search “problem gambling help” plus your province for the official line.
Gambling Therapy
Free online support in many languages, including live chat and peer forums: gamblingtherapy.org.
Meetings worldwide: Gamblers Anonymous.
Take the anonymous self-check
Ten quick questions, answered privately in your browser. Nothing is sent or stored.
Start the self-checkNumbers checked November 2026. Services change — confirm on each organization's website.
Tools that put you in control
Self-exclusion
Ask operators to refuse your business for a fixed period — one venue, one site, or every licensed online operator in your country (for example GAMSTOP in the UK). Many programs cannot be cancelled early, which is the point.
Blocking software
Apps such as Gamban or the free BetBlocker block gambling sites and apps across your devices.
Bank gambling blocks
Many banks let you block card payments to gambling merchants in their app. Some add a cooling-off delay before the block can be removed.
Limits & reality checks
Licensed operators must offer deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders and time-outs. Set them before you play, not during.
Budget like a ticket
Decide the price of the night out in advance. Our expected-loss calculator shows what a session really costs.
Tell someone
Secrecy feeds gambling problems. Telling one trusted person — or a helpline adviser — is often the most powerful first step.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned, again and again
- Chasing losses — gambling more to win back what you lost
- Borrowing, using credit or selling things to gamble
- Hiding gambling or lying about it
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut back
- Gambling to escape stress, boredom or low mood
- Missing work, study, sleep or family time because of gambling
Worried about someone else?
You can call the same helplines for advice as a family member or friend. Some practical steps:
- Talk when things are calm, with specific examples and without blame.
- Protect your own finances: separate accounts, no co-signing loans.
- Avoid paying off gambling debts for them — it often delays recovery.
- Look after yourself: support groups for affected others exist.
Our pledge
e.casino offers no real-money gambling, takes no money from gambling operators, and publishes no affiliate links. Our labs show the real cost of every game, because understanding the math is one of the strongest protections there is. Our content is intended for adults; if you're under 18, please talk to an adult you trust or a helpline if gambling is worrying you.
Frequently asked questions
Is gambling help really free and confidential?
Yes. The national helplines listed on this page are free, confidential and staffed by trained advisers. You don't have to give your name.
What is self-exclusion?
Self-exclusion is a formal request that gambling operators refuse your business for a set period. It can cover a single venue, every licensed online operator in a country, or both.
Can I get help for someone else's gambling?
Yes. Helplines support family members and friends too, and many offer dedicated counselling and peer groups for people affected by someone else's gambling.