Support a loved one who gambles
If you’re worried about someone close to you, or you have been affected by their gambling, Gamstop Online can help.
My partner is in recovery and our relationship is now in a good place.
- Hannah
How Gamstop can help
By registering with Gamstop yourself, you can stop your details from being used by someone else to open or use online gambling accounts.
You can let the person in your life who is struggling with their gambling know about Gamstop and encourage them to register.
I found out my partner had relapsed.
Hannah's storyAs the world went into lockdown in 2020, I found out my partner had relapsed... We found out about Gamstop and my partner registered. I also registered to ensure that he can’t use my details to gamble online, which gives me a sense of security.
You cannot register someone else with Gamstop
You must not attempt to register someone else with Gamstop. This is a choice they need to make themselves.
The only exception is if you are lawfully entitled and authorised to do so. For example, if you hold a valid Power of Attorney.
I needed to get professional help...
Harj's storyThe rise of online casinos made it even easier for me to gamble... My wife told me that if I wanted to make it work with her, I needed to get professional help... I went on to receive CBT therapy for my gambling and registered with Gamstop to help break the habit.
Help someone else register with Gamstop
If there’s someone in your life who is struggling with their gambling, you could let them know about Gamstop. This might be a difficult conversation and you should approach it carefully – but it could also be just what they need to hear.
You can share a link to this website or print out one of our leaflets.
Find support for you
If you are affected by someone else's gambling, there is support available.