Safer Gambling Week draws to a close today but that doesn't mean there isn't always support available for everyone to gamble responsibly.
The campaign is a welcome addition to a range of awareness campaigns that run within the industry and centres around some key messages that help gamblers identify if they should seek further help and advice;
- Gambling is not the answer to any problem
- Gambling when angry is not a good idea
- Only spend what you can afford
- Set your limits for time and money
- Gambling shouldn't interfere with your personal relationships
Watch the video below to find more about Safer Gambling Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axIqLCHQ-Ns
Online bookmakers now provide many tools to help you stay in control when betting on the internet, such as setting deposit limits, setting notifications to manage your time, taking time-outs from your account, self-exclusion and access to detailed records of your betting history. Ask your bookmaker where to find these tools to help you gamble more safely.
Where you can get help
- Visit www.safergambling.org
- Visit www.begambleaware.org (Live chat available)
- Call the National Gambling Helpine on 0808 8020 133