Gambling

For some, gambling is as simple as buying the occasional lottery ticket or having a bet on the Grand National but for others, it is far more serious and can become a life-changing addiction.

Local support

If you think your gambling or the gambling of someone else is getting out of control, it's time to get help, gambling support is available locally in Doncaster.

GamCare

Contact GamCare free on 0808 8020 133 (8am-midnight, seven days a week) to arrange a referral to a local counselling session.

Local counselling sessions are held at three locations across Doncaster:

  • Bentley Community Library: Chapel Street, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0DE
  • Open Minds: 28 Christchurch Road, Doncaster, DN1 2QL
  • Counselling Room: 1st Avenue, Finningley, Doncaster, DN9 3GG

For further advice about gambling support and addiction, visit the GamCare website.

Gamblers Anonymous

For support without a referral, Gamblers Anonymous meet every Tuesday from 7-9pm at

  • The Wellness Centre: 45 Montrose Avenue, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 6PL 

For more information, visit the Gamblers Anonymous website.

Online Support

There are also steps you can take online to help restrict your access to gambling sites.

GAMSTOP is the UK's first online self-exclusion schemes and allows individuals to restrict their online gambling activities. If you would like to exclude yourself from gambling websites that have joined the scheme visit the GAMSTOP website. You can also visit Be Gamble Aware for more support and advice on gambling.