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5. Give yourself a timeout During a timeout, you can block yourself from gambling online for a set amount of time, of up to six weeks, and even bar yourself from gambling during a specific time of day. 6. Need a longer break? Self-exclude from gambling firms for a minimum of six months If you think you are spending too much time or money gambling – whether online or in gambling premises – you can ask to be self-excluded. This is when you ask the company to stop you from gambling with them for a period of time. The exclusion will last for a minimum of least six months. Self-exclusion can be used if you think you have a problem with gambling and want help to stop. 7. Read the terms and conditions 8. Make sure the website you’re gambling with is licensed Make sure you’re gambling with a Gambling. Commission licensed business. This means you’ll be protected by gambling and consumer protection rules in Great Britain. Licensed gambling businesses must display that they are licensed and provide a link to the GC licence register where you can see what type of activities they are allowed to offer and also if the GC have taken any regulatory action against them. 9. Check how your money is protected Any gambling business that holds customer funds must explain in their TandCs how customer funds are protected if the business goes bust. 10. Feel it’s getting too much? Talk to someone There are a number of gambling support groups available if you feel your gambling is getting out of control or too much. National Gambling Helpline: Freephone 0808 8020 133 www.epicriskmanagement.com www.begambleaware.org www.gamcare.org.uk

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