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Spend Calculator
Our spend calculator only takes a few minutes and will give you a better understanding of the time and money you spend gambling.
- Understand how much time & money you spend
- See how else you could use your money
- Access free and confidential support
All answers provided are anonymous and will not be shared. The minimum legal age for gambling in Great Britain is 18. This tool is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.
Let’s open up about gambling
Have you ever found it hard to talk about your gambling, or to seek support?
You’re not alone – many people feel like this. Often people feel worried they’ll be judged by others about their experience. This is called stigma.
Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to people seeking help
What would you like help with?
What are the common signs of harmful gambling?
Gambling harms can happen to anyone and they’re often hard to spot, so understanding the signs is an important step towards getting the right support.
See moreHow do I help someone who's gambling?
If you're concerned about someone else's gambling habits, find out more about the ways in which you can support them — and yourself.
See moreWhat financial support is available to me?
We've got a range of tools to support you, if you need help managing your finances, setting spending limits, tracking expenses, or accessing debt support.
See moreGambling stories
Ben's story
"No one ever talks about losses. So, it's really hard to even know if someone's got a problem or not, because if you haven’t won for a while – you just won’t say anything...Hearing other people’s stories that are similar to mine kind of makes you think ‘Wait a minute’… you realise you’re not a million miles away from it."
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Mina's story
"I try and set myself limits to keep it under control. You can sit there and say you’re in control – but sometimes you’re not. Having a spend calculator is really helpful….it visually shows how much you’re spending. You can’t ignore it."
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Adam's story
"I never thought I had a problem. I didn't want to be seen like a gambler and addict. But they're all the things that I was...I think now knowing that I can pick up the phone to someone, or I could reach out to someone and get help straight away…it might have been easier."
Danni's story
"At first I wouldn’t say anything because actually... it's not really my place to say, it's not my money. Then I thought I could help him, but I realise now that's not the case and I should have looked after myself first… I still sometimes have to remember to do that."
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Joanne's story
"I never talked about anything. I wish I had, just saying stuff out loud makes such a difference… I went to group meetings and the more I spoke about my story, the more open I was. And the more I was getting asked questions and getting more involved. It was that that helped me in my recovery."
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Find free, confidential help that’s right for you
Whether you’re looking for treatment, advice, or you just want to talk to someone about your – or someone else’s – gambling, there’s lots of support available.
