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Gambling

 

Did you know: 

According to the YGAM student gambling survey 2025, UK University Annual Gambling Survey - 49% of students have gambled within the last 12-months, with 17% experiencing low levels of gambling related-harms, 29% experiencing moderate levels, and 17% high levels. 

 

Gambling can be fun, but sometimes it can cause problems with money, relationships and more.

Is gambling a problem for you, or someone you know?

Ask yourself these questions:

  1. Have you ever lied to people important to you about how much you gambled?
  2. Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money?
  3. Are you or have you ever been affected by someone else's problematic gambling behaviour?
  4. Are you aware of how much money you are spending each month on gambling?

Below are some of the national organisations that provide information, support, advice and assistance to those who are having difficulty controlling their gambling. It is also worthwhile looking at our pages on debt, budgeting and making the most of your money as wider financial challenges are often associated with gambling problems.  

Sources of support

  • GamCare offers free, impartial and confidential advice and support about a gambling problem.  If you have questions or concerns about your own gambling or about that of a friend or family member, a good place to start is the National Gambling Helpline Call or WhatsApp Chat free on: 0808 8020 133.
  • Gamble Aware on this website you'll find free advice, tools and support to help you learn about how gambling works, check if you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, and find tips on how to stay in control.

  • YGAM Visit the directory of trusted organisations that provide direct services for anyone affected by gaming or gambling harms.

     

 

GAMSTOP: National ONLINE self-exclusion scheme.

Gamstop is a national online self-exclusion scheme. This is a useful tool for those who want to stop on-line gambling.

GAMSTOP lets you put controls in place to help restrict your online gambling activities.

Sign up for the service and you will be prevented from using gambling websites and apps run by companies licensed in Great Britain, for a period of your choosing.

GAMSTOP is a free service for users. GAMSTOP is available for consumers resident within the United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) only.

Sign up Talk Ban Stop - GamCare

 

 

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