Safer Gambling Week 2024
Join us in supporting Safer Gambling Week 2024.
This week, 18-24 November, is dedicated to promoting safer gambling practices, raising awareness about the potential harms of gambling, and encouraging positive behavioural changes. Whether you're a casual player or someone who enjoys gambling regularly, Safer Gambling Week is an opportunity to take a moment, reflect, and ensure you're playing responsibly.
Let’s talk about safer gambling
Safer Gambling Week is all about encouraging open conversations around gambling and creating an environment where people can gamble in a way that’s fun, safe, and responsible. Remember, gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment, not a way to make money or a source of stress.
Here are some key reminders for a safer gambling experience:
- Set limits: Make sure to set limits on the time and money you spend on gambling. It’s a simple step that can help prevent excessive or impulsive behaviours.
- Gambling is not a financial solution: Gambling should never be viewed as a way to make money. Approach it as entertainment and always play with money you can afford to lose.
- Take breaks: Pausing to take regular breaks is healthy for maintaining a balanced perspective. Step away and give yourself time to assess your experience.
- Value relationships: Remember that friends and family are more important than gambling. Keep gambling in its place and maintain your social connections.
Take action for safer gambling
To support safer gambling, there are tools and resources available to help you manage your gambling habits effectively. Here are a few steps to help you stay in control:
- Set time and deposit limits: Many online platforms allow you to set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on the amount you spend and the time you play.
- Self-exclude: If you feel gambling is becoming too much, self-exclusion is a way to take a step back. This feature allows you to restrict access to gambling sites and premises.
- Block gambling websites: Use digital tools or software to block gambling websites, helping you avoid impulsive gambling urges.
- Limit gambling content exposure: You can customise your social media and online content to see less gambling-related advertising and posts.
- Block gambling payments: Some banks now offer the option to block payments to gambling sites, adding an extra layer of control over your spending.
Helpful resources and support
Whether you’re interested in learning more about safer gambling or need support with a gambling problem, there are resources available to help. Here are some useful links: 
- Safer Gambling Week: Explore the official Safer Gambling Week site for more information on events, tools, and updates.
- Gambling prevalence, harm & support map: Access insights on gambling-related harm including regional data and support resources.
- GamCare: GamCare is the leading provider of support for anyone affected by problem gambling in Britain, offering free information, advice, and counselling.
- Betting & Gaming Council: Learn more about initiatives from the Betting & Gaming Council to promote safer gambling.