If you want to stop yourself from gambling, the practical route is to use the venue or operator’s self-exclusion tools, plus device and payment controls that make access harder. This guide explains what those tools usually cover, how enrolment works, and where to get confidential help.

If gambling ads are getting under your skin, there are a few different ways to cut them down. The right mix is usually marketing opt-outs, device-level ad controls, and gambling-specific blocking and support tools.

If gambling ads are getting in your way, you can reduce them from both sides: change the social platform's ad settings and use gambling-specific blocking and exclusion tools where you play. Here's how those tools fit together and what they can and cannot do.