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Responsible Gambling

Things to Remember

The majority of people gamble within their means but if you feel you need to keep control of your gambling, the tips below should help:

	Keep track of the amount of time you are playing
	Gambling should be entertaining, not seen as a way to make money
	Only spend what you can afford to lose, avoid chasing losses
	If you're a parent keep your password safe, and if you wish, use software to block access to gambling sites from minors (see Parental Controls below)
	If you would like to take a break from gambling, betting sites have a self-exclusion option, contact their customer service team. If the site you use does not have this facility, cancel your account and find a good site!
	If you would like to talk to somebody about problem gambling contact GamCare (see details below)

Problem Gambling

If you are concerned that gambling may have taken over your or someone else's life then ask yourself the following questions:

	Have others ever criticised your gambling?
	Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you have gambled?
	Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?
	Do you gamble alone for long periods?
	Do you stay away from work or university to gamble?
	Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?
	Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?
	Have you lost interest in your family, friends or pastimes due to gambling?
	After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
	When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost and in despair, and need to gamble again as soon as possible?
	Do you gamble until your last penny is gone?
	Have you lied, stolen or borrowed just to get money to gamble or to pay gambling debts?
	Do you feel depressed or suicidal because of your gambling?

Parental Controls

If you wish to monitor or restrict the use of your computer's access to the internet, you can use one of the following third party applications:

	CYBERsitter filtering software allowing parents to add their own sites to block: www.cybersitter.com
	Net Nanny filtering software protects children from inappropriate web content: www.netnanny.com

Need help?

Help and support is available for people who experience problems with gambling and for their relatives and friends.

If you would like information about gambling, including how to gamble safely, visit the Gamble Aware website.

If you or someone you know has been affected by gambling you can contact Gamcare on 0845 600 0133 or by visiting the GamCare website.

Listed below are some of the organisations and services available in the UK:

Organisation	Description
The Christian Centre for Gambling Rehabilitation	The Christian Centre for Gambling Rehabilitation is a Chinese Christian charity (registered charity no: 1083061) established in 1996. They help mainly Chinese-speaking problem gamblers to stop gambling and recover from their addiction and its adverse effects, with a Christian approach. They provide information, advice and support services which include counseling, money advice and group meetings to pathological gamblers and their relatives and friends.
Citizens Advice	Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice, and by influencing policymakers.
Count Me Out	A not for profit social enterprise whose aim is to help vulnerable children and adults who are addicted to, harmed or exploited by gambling by promoting self-exclusion and social responsibility.
GamAid	An online help service for those affected by problem gambling. This service provides links to sources of available help and allows users to email counsellors or chat with them online about their own problems or the problems of friends and relatives.
Gam-Anon	Support to those affected by another person's gambling. A fellowship of men and women who are husbands, wives, relatives or close friends who have been affected by problem gambling. National helpline number: 08700 508880
Gamblers Anonymous	A fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same. National helpline number: 02073 843040
Gambleaware.co.uk	A website that gives advice on gambling responsibly. Responsible gambling means making choices based on all the facts, and staying in control of how much time and money you spend.
Gamblock	Gamblock helps prevent gambling sites running on your PC. Once downloaded, users will be directed to the GamBlock website when trying to access a gambling website. The GamBlock website also provides advice to people who have problems controlling their gambling.
Gamcare	A registered charity that takes a non-judgemental approach on gambling, and a leading authority on the provision of information, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling. National helpline number: 08456 000133
Gordon House Association	Provides residential treatment for severely addicted gamblers, as well as providing outreach support and internet counselling service. Telephone number: 01384 241292
NHS Problem Gambling Clinic	The Clinic treats problem gamblers living in England and Wales who are aged 16 and over. It assesses the needs of problem gamblers as well as those of their partners and family members, and offers evidence based treatments as well as interventions to assist with financial, employment, social and relationship difficulties. Telephone: 020 7534 6699 or 020 7534 6687