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Responsible Gambling

If gambling is causing you harm, help is available right now. Call the free National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (24/7) or visit BeGambleAware.org.

At Ashcombe Hall, gambling is entertainment — never a way to make money or escape problems. This page explains how to stay in control and where to find free, confidential help in the UK.

Staying in control

  • Set a budget you can afford to lose before you play, and never chase losses.
  • Set a time limit as well as a money limit.
  • Only gamble with money set aside for entertainment.
  • Never gamble to escape stress or low mood, or under the influence of alcohol.

Signs of problem gambling

  • Spending more time or money than you can afford.
  • Finding it hard to stop, or chasing losses.
  • Gambling in secret or borrowing to fund it.
  • Neglecting work, family or health, or feeling guilt and anxiety.

Free, confidential help

National Gambling Helpline

0808 8020 133

Free, confidential, 24/7 (run by GamCare).

GAMSTOP

gamstop.co.uk

Free self-exclusion from all GB-licensed gambling sites.

BeGambleAware

begambleaware.org

Independent advice and a directory of free support.

GamCare

gamcare.org.uk

Advice, live chat and free treatment.

Protecting under-18s

Gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 and over in the UK. Use parental controls and keep account details private.

Remember: the odds always favour the house. No system or "predictor" can guarantee a win. Gamble only for fun, only with money you can afford to lose.