Support, wherever you are.

Start with help in your language

Gambling Therapy provides free practical advice and emotional support internationally. Its text-based live support can use automated translation, with native-language support available in several languages. Check the service for current availability and privacy information.

An adviser can also help identify local resources where available. An international support service and a local treatment provider can have different roles; ask what each offers rather than assuming they provide the same kind of care.

Make limits independent of offers

Decide what you can afford to lose before considering a promotion. Keep that money separate from rent, bills, savings and everyday essentials. Set a time limit as well as a spending limit.

A bonus deadline, a losing session or a run of wins should not decide your next deposit. Gambling is not a reliable source of income, and increasing stakes does not recover money already lost.

Take a break when you need one

Look for the account’s time-out, limit and self-exclusion controls. If you feel pressure to continue or find it hard to stop at your limit, step away and talk to someone you trust or a support service.

Do not use another account, another casino or a different jurisdiction to work around self-exclusion or gambling blocks.

Check what self-exclusion covers

Operator controls and national exclusion systems can cover different websites, products and periods. Read the official service description for your country. Do not assume that an exclusion registered in one country is automatically applied to every European casino.

Our Italian reviews describe Italian controls within their documented scope. Use the official regulator directory as a starting point for local player-protection information. If your country is not listed, Gambling Therapy can be a useful starting point for finding support.

Sweden: Spelpaus

Spelpaus is the official Swedish national self-exclusion service. Its website explains the gambling covered, registration and available periods. Check that scope rather than assuming it covers accounts throughout Europe.

Great Britain: GamCare

GamCare provides information and support for people affected by gambling harm, including friends and family. Its website lists current contact and support options.

Great Britain: GAMSTOP

GAMSTOP is a free service that can help you avoid online gambling with businesses licensed in Great Britain. Its scope is not all of Europe. Read the official service information to understand registration, its scope and the available exclusion periods.

Adults only

This website’s casino content is intended for readers aged 18 and over. A country or gambling product may set a higher minimum age or other restrictions. This publication’s readership age does not establish eligibility for an account. A comparison guide is not a reason to start gambling, and a licence does not remove the risk of losing money.