Stay in control · 18+
Safer Play Guidance
Online play should stay limited, planned, and affordable. Use the checklist below to keep control, and contact support early if behaviour starts to feel difficult to manage.
Control checklist
- 18+ only — leave the site if you are under the legal age.
- Set fixed spend and session caps before opening an external page.
- Do not chase losses; once a budget is used, stop for the day.
- Take timed breaks to reduce impulsive decision-making.
- Use operator tools such as deposit limits, pauses, or self-exclusion where available.
- Never use money needed for rent, utilities, food, or debt payments.
- Pause immediately if play becomes secretive, stressful, or compulsive.
Free and confidential support
The organisations listed below provide independent help across the UK and are not connected to Bristolgamingbrief operations.
If control feels weaker today
Close active tabs, enable available exclusion tools on operator websites, and contact one of the support services above. Early action usually makes recovery easier.