Today
Hit pause
- Log out, delete gambling apps and close accounts you no longer want.
- Use the 24-hour pause or time-out in your gambling account.
- Tell one person you trust what is going on.
Free, confidential support in 6 countries
When gambling stops being fun, help is one call away.
Every national helpline, self-exclusion register and support group in the Nordics, Germany and the UK, checked and collected in one place. No ads and no casino links.
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- Checked October 2026
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Next step
What do you need right now?
Self-check
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Cut down or stop
A plan in three steps
You do not have to decide everything today. Pick the step that fits where you are.
This week
Build barriers
- Set deposit, loss and time limits. Lowering a limit applies at once; raising it usually comes with a waiting period.
- Ask your bank to block gambling payments on your cards.
- Install a free blocker such as BetBlocker on your phone and computer.
For good
Stop completely
- Register in your country's self-exclusion register (see below).
- Book a talk with a helpline or treatment service. Helplines are free. Ask what any treatment costs.
- Plan for cravings: write down your triggers and what you will do instead.
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion registers
One registration blocks every licensed gambling company in that country. It does not block unlicensed sites, so combine it with a blocker app and a bank block.
UK
GAMSTOP
United KingdomFree self-exclusion from all GB-licensed online gambling for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
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Spelpaus.se
SwedenRun by Spelinspektionen. Exclude yourself with BankID for 10 days, 1, 3 or 6 months, or until further notice (at least 12 months). Covers every company with a Swedish licence.
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ROFUS
DenmarkRun by Spillemyndigheden. Log in with MitID and choose a temporary or permanent exclusion. A permanent exclusion can be lifted at the earliest after one year, and you are also opted out of gambling marketing.
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OASIS
GermanyThe nationwide German exclusion system. Apply online to Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt or at any licensed provider. A self-exclusion lasts at least three months, and relatives can apply for a third-party exclusion.
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Norsk Tipping · Norsk Rikstoto
NorwayNorway has no shared register. Exclude yourself at Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto separately, and ask your bank to block gambling payments.
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Veikkaus
FinlandSet a gambling break in your Veikkaus account. Finland is moving to a licensing system for online gambling from July 2027, so check Peluuri for the current options.
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How long does each register lock you out?
Each register has its own rules. The scale shows the first 12 months; an arrow means the exclusion can continue longer.
- GAMSTOP (United Kingdom)
6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- Spelpaus.se (Sweden)
10 days, 1, 3 or 6 months, or until further notice (at least 12 months).
- ROFUS (Denmark)
Permanent exclusion: can be lifted after one year at the earliest. A temporary exclusion also exists.
- OASIS (Germany)
At least 3 months.
- Norsk Tipping · Norsk Rikstoto (Norway)
Norway has no shared register: exclude yourself at each company separately.
- Veikkaus (Finland)
A gambling break in your Veikkaus account. Check Peluuri for the current options.
Combine three barriers
Register
Licensed gambling companies in your country.
Bank block
Gambling payments on your cards.
Blocker app
Gambling sites and apps on your phone and computer.
A register does not cover unlicensed sites.
For families
For family and friends
Gambling problems affect the people around the gambler too. You can call every helpline on this page on your own behalf.
- Talk at a calm moment, about specific things you have noticed, not about character.
- Protect your own money: separate accounts, and do not pay off gambling debts in secret.
- Do not lend money for one last time. Offer to help find support instead.
- Look after yourself. Gam-Anon runs groups for family and friends.
Know the traps
Three thoughts that keep people gambling
I'm due a win
Each spin or hand is independent. A losing streak does not make a win more likely.
I can win it back
Chasing losses is one of the clearest warning signs. The house edge applies to every bet, so chasing usually deepens the loss.
That was so close
Near misses are losses that feel like almost-wins. They keep you playing without bringing you any closer to a win.
Directory
Help by country
Official helplines, peer groups, treatment and regulators. Contact details checked October 2026.
United Kingdom
GamCare
Runs the 24/7 National Gambling Helpline by phone, live chat and WhatsApp, plus treatment services.
United Kingdom
GAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion from GB-licensed online gambling for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
Sweden
Stödlinjen
National helpline for gamblers and relatives. Phone and chat counselling in Swedish and English, with interpreters on request.
Sweden
Spelberoendes Riksförbund
Federation of local associations running peer groups for gamblers and their families.
Sweden
1177
Healthcare advice line and guide to treatment for gambling problems in your region.
Sweden
Spelinspektionen
Swedish gambling regulator. Check whether a company holds a Swedish licence.
Norway
Hjelpelinjen for spilleavhengige
Anonymous national helpline for gamblers and relatives. Covers both gambling and gaming.
Norway
Spillavhengighet Norge
User organisation for gamblers and relatives, with a help phone (weekdays 10–15) and self-help groups in person and online.
Norway
Blå Kors spilleavhengighet
Outpatient clinics, a 12-week remote treatment programme with a dedicated therapist, and a talk service for relatives.
Norway
Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet
Norwegian gambling regulator.
Denmark
StopSpillet
Independent helpline run by Spillemyndigheden. Confidential phone and chat advice for players, relatives and professionals.
Denmark
Center for Ludomani
Free treatment for gambling problems across Denmark.
Denmark
ROFUS
National register of voluntarily excluded players. Sign up with MitID.
Denmark
Spillemyndigheden
Danish Gambling Authority. Check whether a provider holds a Danish licence.
Finland
Peluuri
National helpline (Mon–Fri 12–18), chat and OmaPeluuri peer support for gamblers and loved ones, plus the Peli poikki online programme.
Finland
Veikkaus
Set limits or a gambling break in your Veikkaus account.
Germany
Check dein Spiel (BIÖG)
Federal helpline and portal with a self-test, the Check Out online programme and addresses of local counselling centres.
Germany
OASIS Spielersperre
Nationwide self-exclusion via Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt, minimum three months.
Germany
Fachverband Glücksspielsucht
Professional association with information on counselling and treatment.
Germany
GGL
Joint gambling authority of the German states. Publishes the whitelist of licensed providers.
International
Help that works anywhere
Useful wherever you live, or if you play on sites outside your own country.
Gamblers Anonymous
Worldwide fellowship of peer groups. Find a meeting near you or online.
Gam-Anon
Peer groups for family and friends of people who gamble.
Gambling Therapy
Free online support in many languages from the Gordon Moody charity, with forums and live chat.
BetBlocker
Free, charity-run blocker for phones and computers. Choose a period from 24 hours to 5 years.
Find A Helpline
Directory of verified helplines worldwide, filterable by country and topic.
Guides
Read more
- Self-test
Am I gambling too much? A two-minute self-check
Take a free two-minute gambling addiction test. See what each result means, what a self-check can and cannot tell you, and what to do next.
- Warning signs
What are the signs of gambling addiction?
Learn the signs of gambling addiction: changes in behaviour, money, mood and relationships, how doctors assess it, and when to ask for help.
- Self-exclusion
How does GAMSTOP work?
GAMSTOP explained: how to join, 6-month, 1-year and 5-year options, what it does not cover, whether you can end it early, and other barriers to add.
- How to stop
How do I stop gambling, or cut down?
How to stop gambling or cut down: block access, protect your money, deal with urges, find treatment and support groups, and what to do after a slip.
- For families
How can I help someone with a gambling problem?
Worried about someone's gambling? Learn how to spot the signs, how to talk, how to protect your money, and where families can get free support.
- Get help
Where can I get help with gambling?
Find gambling help in the UK and 5 other countries: free helplines, chat, NHS treatment, peer groups and what to expect when you get in touch.
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