Play Smart. Set Limits. Get Help When You Need It.
Gambling is entertainment. When it stops being entertainment and starts being a problem — there is help. This page tells you how to recognise the warning signs and where to get free, confidential support.
Are You Playing Safely?
Ask yourself the following questions honestly:
- Do you spend more money or time on gambling than you intended?
- Do you chase losses, trying to win back what you’ve lost?
- Have you lied to anyone about how much you gamble?
- Do you feel anxious or restless when you cannot gamble?
- Does gambling affect your work, sleep, relationships, or finances?
- Have you borrowed money to gamble?
If you answered “yes” to any of these, please consider reducing your gambling or seeking professional help. It is never too early to ask.
Tools to Stay in Control
Set deposit limits
Every reputable casino lets you set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits in your account settings. Set them before you start playing — not after a losing streak.
Set loss and session limits
Decide in advance the maximum you will lose in a session and the maximum time you’ll play. Stop when you hit either, even if you’re up.
Take a break (“cooling-off”)
Most casinos let you pause your account for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Use this when you feel emotional about losses.
Self-exclusion
If you need a longer break, self-exclude from the casino. This blocks you from depositing or playing for a chosen period (often 6 months to 5 years). Most operators support this.
National self-exclusion schemes
Many countries have central self-exclusion registries that block you from all licensed gambling sites in that jurisdiction:
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — GAMSTOP (free, blocks all UK-licensed casinos and bookmakers).
- 🇸🇪 Sweden — Spelpaus.se.
- 🇩🇰 Denmark — ROFUS.
- 🇩🇪 Germany — OASIS.
- 🇪🇸 Spain — RGIAJ.
Free Help and Support
If you or someone you know needs to talk to a professional — these services are free, confidential, and available 24/7:
- BeGambleAware (UK) — National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133. Free advice, live chat, and treatment referrals.
- GamCare (UK) — Confidential helpline, online forum, face-to-face counselling.
- Gambling Therapy — Free online support and live therapy in multiple languages, worldwide.
- Gamblers Anonymous — In-person 12-step meetings, international network.
- National Council on Problem Gambling (US) — Call/text 1-800-GAMBLER.
Protect Minors
Gambling is for adults only — 18+ in most jurisdictions, 21+ in some. If you share a device with anyone under 18, use parental controls (Net Nanny, Cyber Patrol, Norton Family) to block gambling content.
Our Commitment
100FS does not glamorise gambling. We never:
- Promise winnings or financial gain.
- Use language like “guaranteed”, “risk-free”, or “easy money”.
- Target underage or vulnerable audiences.
- Show banners or content to anyone we suspect is under 18.
Every review on this site includes a max-bet warning, wagering requirements, and a reminder to play responsibly.
Need Help Now?
If you are in crisis and gambling has put you in financial or emotional danger — stop reading this page and call BeGambleAware on 0808 8020 133 (UK) or the equivalent helpline in your country. Help is free, confidential, and available right now.
Last updated: June 13, 2026