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Why this matters

Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore. Bankonbet offers slots, live games and sports betting — all designed for fun, not as a way to make money or solve financial problems. When it stops feeling like leisure, it's time to step back. This page covers the warning signs, the questions worth asking yourself, and the practical controls available both through the platform and through UK support organisations. Everything here is for players aged 18 and over (18+).

Warning signs: when gambling gets out of hand

Recognising a problem early makes it easier to address. The following behaviours are worth watching for:

  • Spending more time or money than you planned
  • Chasing losses — betting more to recover what you've already lost
  • Gambling when you're upset, stressed or bored
  • Borrowing money or using credit to fund your play
  • Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble
  • Neglecting work, studies or personal relationships
  • Feeling anxious or restless when you're not gambling

If several of these sound familiar, it's worth taking a break and seeking support. None of them means you've failed — they're signals that something needs to change.

A few questions to ask yourself

This isn't a diagnosis, just a short self-check. Answer honestly:

  • Do you gamble longer than you intended?
  • Have you tried to cut down but found it difficult?
  • Do you think about gambling when you're doing other things?
  • Have you gambled to escape problems or improve your mood?
  • After losing, do you return the next day to try and win it back?
  • Have you lied to cover up how much you've gambled?
  • Has gambling caused arguments at home or at work?
  • Have you relied on others to bail you out of financial trouble caused by gambling?

If you answered yes to more than three, consider talking to someone. The support organisations below offer free, confidential advice — no judgment, just practical help.

Control tools available through Bankonbet

The operator provides a self-exclusion option. You can request it by email, which closes your account and prevents you from reopening it for a set period. The platform also links to three external organisations: GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous and Gambling Therapy. These are independent bodies with no commercial interest in whether you play or not.

Self-exclusion is permanent until the period you choose expires. It's not a pause button you can switch off when you change your mind — that's the point. If you need a gentler boundary, set deposit or time limits with yourself before you start a session, and stick to them.

Tips for gambling sensibly

A few practical habits make a difference:

  • Set a budget before you play, and treat it as the cost of entertainment — money you can afford to lose.
  • Set a time limit. Use an alarm if it helps.
  • Never gamble on credit, and never borrow to fund a session.
  • Take regular breaks. Step away from the screen, even if you're winning.
  • Don't chase losses. Once your budget is gone, stop.
  • Keep gambling separate from other parts of your life — it's not a solution to boredom, stress or financial pressure.

These aren't rules imposed by anyone else; they're boundaries you set for yourself. The operator won't enforce them, so you have to.

Where to find help in the UK

If gambling has become a problem, you're not the first person to face it and you won't be the last. The organisations below exist precisely for this:

  • GamCare — Offers free, confidential support. The National Gambling Helpline is 0808 8020 133, available 24/7.
  • BeGambleAware — Information, self-assessment tools and links to treatment services.
  • GamStop — A free self-exclusion scheme covering all UK-licensed gambling sites. You register once and you're blocked from all of them for six months, one year or five years.
  • Gordon Moody — Residential treatment and online programmes for people with serious gambling problems.

Calling a helpline doesn't commit you to anything. You can ask a question, talk through what's happening, and decide what to do next — all without giving your name if you prefer.

Blocking software

If you want to block gambling sites at the device level, two options are widely used in the UK:

  • Gamban — Paid software that blocks gambling sites and apps across all your devices. Works on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.
  • BetBlocker — Free, open-source blocking tool. Covers gambling sites and can be installed on phones, tablets and computers.

Both are harder to remove than a simple browser extension, which is the point. They create a deliberate obstacle between you and the site.

Protecting minors

All gambling on this platform is restricted to those 18 and over (18+). If you share a device with someone younger, consider parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio. These tools block access to gambling sites and give you oversight of what's being accessed.

It's also worth keeping payment methods secure. A saved card on a shared device is an open door.

Get in touch

This site is an independent information portal. We can point you toward resources and explain how the platform works, but we have no access to player accounts and we can't intervene on your behalf. For questions about self-exclusion or account controls, contact the operator's own support channels. For editorial queries about this page, write to [email protected].

This page is for information and marketing purposes only. We are not a casino operator, a bookmaker or an organiser of gambling. Access to this content is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). We encourage you to gamble responsibly – for free, confidential support visit BeGambleAware.org.