Online gambling is one of the most fun hobbies around but it can also be incredibly addictive. Thankfully, there are numerous gambling charities around that can provide you with the help and support you need. If you’re unsure of what these charities are and how they can help you, keep reading on.
The Main Gambling Charities
When playing at online casinos, you’ll find that most websites have partnered up with three main gambling charities; GamCare, BeGambleAware (Or GambleAware), and GamSTOP. According to Sister-Sites.co.uk, these are three of the most reputable charities when it comes to helping with gambling addiction and those people that have general troubles controlling their habits when it comes to off- and online gambling.
GamCare
GamCare is a leading gambling charity that was founded back in the late 1990s. The charity provides problem gamblers and their loved ones with confidential support as well as information on resources and treatment to combat the illness. The charity, which is funded by the public and managed by fellow charity BeGambleAware, runs online forums and chatrooms where users can share experiences and offer advice to each other. GamCare can be contacted through the National Gambling Helpline by calling 0808 8020 133 between 8 AM and midnight all week.
BeGambleAware
BeGambleAware is one of the most recognisable gambling charities around. The charity runs the various different services gamers can use if they’re affected by gambling-related harm. The charity also funds the research, education and treatment of gambling addiction in the UK and it is funded by UK gambling operators. It offers plenty of information on gambling addiction and runs the 24/7 National Gambling Helpline, which you contact via GamCare above.
GamSTOP
GamSTOP is another gambling charity which is found linked to most online casino websites. Although it’s more of a self-exclusion service than an organization such as We Charity, gamblers can sign up with GamSTOP and use it to freeze their casino accounts across multiple sites, preventing them from gambling for a select period of time. This is incredibly important, particularly if you’re someone who is suffering from gambling-related harm. To use the self-exclusion service, all you need to do is register with the service and provide all of the necessary details!
Other Charities
There are additional charities to those we listed above, all of which also provide gamblers with the help and support needed if they suffer from gambling-related harm. The charities include the following:
- GamblersAnonymous UK
- Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust
- Gordon Moody Association
All of these charities have been around for decades and, as already mentioned, provide help and support. For example, the Gordon Moody Association offers addicts residential support as well as treatment, and support to those who have already undergone treatment.
Meanwhile, the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust focuses on providing support to youths aged between 11 and 16 who are addicted to gambling and gambling. The charity also works to cut down on gambling exposure to underaged people.
If you’re an avid gambler and are feeling stressed or worried about having developed a gambling addiction or disorder, it may be a good idea to seek out some of these charities. They all provide you with confidential support, information, and help, so please reach out if you need to.
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