You may open this page because gambling is beginning to affect your time, spending or wellbeing. Gtbet provides deposit, time and self-exclusion controls, while our UK support links give you independent places to talk about gambling without making a financial decision first.
Gambling as entertainment, not income
Gambling carries a financial risk, and no result turns it into a dependable source of money. Our role is to help you keep access controlled and make it easier to step away when play stops serving its purpose.
Set boundaries before choosing a deposit amount or starting a session. A limit based on money you can afford to lose is more useful than one based on what you hope to win.
Signs gambling is getting out of hand
Changes in behaviour can appear before someone recognises them as a problem. Warning signs include:
- Chasing a previous loss by depositing more money
- Spending beyond the time or budget set for a session
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends or colleagues
- Borrowing money or using essential household funds for deposits
- Feeling irritable or restless when unable to play
- Choosing gambling over work, relationships or ordinary activities
Two or more of these signs deserve attention, even if they appear briefly. The National Gambling Helpline offers free, confidential support on 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day.
A short self-check
Answering yes to any of these questions does not label you. It shows that a pause and a conversation may be useful.
- Have you played longer than you intended?
- Have you deposited more than you planned?
- Have you used money intended for another purpose?
- Have you hidden your gambling or felt ashamed of it?
- Have you tried to recover a loss by playing again?
- Have you lost interest in activities that previously mattered to you?
- Have you felt unable to stop when you decided you would?
Write down the answers without judgement. If several responses concern you, contact GamCare or the National Gambling Helpline for support.
Gtbet's deposit and time controls
Our account controls let you set financial and time boundaries around your use of Gtbet. Each control serves a different purpose, so decide which one addresses the behaviour causing concern most directly.
- Deposit limit: sets a cap on the amount you can add to your account.
- Time limit: restricts how long you can remain active during the selected period.
- Self-exclusion: blocks account access for a chosen period between 6 months and 5 years.
Set the limit before the amount becomes available to spend. A longer self-exclusion period may offer more separation from the behaviour, particularly if short breaks have not helped.
Practical limits that work
Use bank or payment limits alongside the controls available in your account. This can make your boundary harder to cross in a moment of impulse.
- Set a fixed deposit ceiling and leave it unchanged during the session
- Choose an end time and close the site when it arrives
- Keep gambling payments separate from everyday spending
- Take a scheduled break from gambling after each session
- Remove gambling links and apps from the device you use most
- Ask someone you trust to check in with you while you maintain your limits
Do not raise a limit to recover a loss. If a proposed increase feels necessary, pause first and contact a support organisation for an independent discussion.
Where to get help in the UK
Free and confidential support is available from several UK organisations. You do not need to have reached a limit or sought help before contacting them.
- GamCare provides information, online support and access to trained advisers.
- The National Gambling Helpline can be reached free on 0808 8020 133.
- BeGambleAware.org explains safer gambling tools and provides confidential support.
- GamStop offers free self-exclusion across licensed gambling sites in Great Britain.
- Gordon Moody provides residential and online treatment for gambling harm.
Blocking software
Gamban and BetBlocker can block gambling sites and apps across supported devices. BetBlocker is free and works across multiple platforms.
Protecting minors
Our service is for people aged 18+. Anyone sharing a device with a child should use parental controls such as Net Nanny or Qustodio, remove saved gambling credentials and keep withdrawal details private.
Do not allow a child or young person to gamble in your name or use your account. If someone under 18 has accessed your account, contact us at [email protected] and the relevant account support team.
This site is for players aged 18 and over (18+) only. If gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.