If You Feel at Risk of Gambling Right Now
Focus on the next safer decision. Create distance, protect access and bring another person into the moment.
Leave the gambling screen
Close the app or site, move rooms and give the decision time.
Use Urge Breaker → 2 · BLOCK ACCESSAdd a barrier now
Make the next account, app or site harder to reach.
Build a barrier → 3 · PROTECT MONEYMove essentials out of reach
Protect rent, food, bills and other essential money before the urge grows.
Protect the money → 4 · CONTACT SOMEONETell someone what is happening
You do not need a perfect explanation. Make the urge less private.
Help me say it →Choosing blocking software?
If the immediate urge is under control and you are comparing device-level options, see Gamban vs BetBlocker vs GamBlock.
5. Use Urge Breaker
If the urge is active, use BETFREE’s short interruption tool to create time before the next gambling decision.
Open Urge Breaker →6. Use external gambling support
United States: The National Council on Problem Gambling currently directs people to the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET. Call or text for help and referrals.
United Kingdom: GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline is 0808 8020 133 and is available 24/7.
International: Gambling Therapy provides free text-based support and can help people find local resources.