Safer Gambling

Grand Slam Sport take our responsibilities towards the welfare of our visitors very seriously indeed. We would urge you to get in touch with one of the trained advisors from gambling charity GamCare either by phone on 0808 8020133 or via their website at www.gamcare.co.uk if you feel your gambling is out of control.

How do I know I have a gambling problem/addiction?
Some of the warning signs that a person may be addicted to gambling can include (but is not limited to) the following:

  • Losing time from work or family activities due to gambling.
  • Repeated failed attempts to stop or control gambling.
  • Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts.
  • Gambling to escape worry or trouble.
  • Neglecting the care of one’s self or family in order to gamble.
  • Lying about the amount of time and money spent on gambling.
  • Gambling more money in an attempt to win back losses.
  • Selling or pawning personal possessions to get money to gamble.
  • Feelings of hopelessness, depression, or suicide as a result of gambling.

    • If you feel you may have a problem when it come to controlling your gambling we urge you to seek immediate professional help, which as previously mentioned you can access from gambling charities such as GamCare. There is also a wealth of information and useful resources available online at www.gambleaware.co.uk

    Looking to self-exclude?
    Sometimes you might feel like you want to have a short term or long-term break from gambling, Self-exclusion can prevent you from gambling in betting shops, casinos, arcades, bingo venues and online for a period of six months to five years.

    Find out more about how self-exclusion might be able to help you:

    Self-exclusion (GamCare)

    Advice for safer gambling
    Find out about some of the things you can do to help you stay safe when gambling, such as limit setting and taking frequent breaks:

    Advice for safer gambling (BeGambleAware)

    Looking for free treatment across all of the UK?
    GamCare offer a wide range of support and treatment options, you can find out where your nearest treatment centre is.

    Find local treatment (GamCare)
    Remember, if you have any questions, our advisers are ready and waiting to assist you. Call 0808 8020 133 or start a Live chat.