Responsible Gambling
Free, confidential support in every official EuroMillions country — wherever you play, help is available. Playing the lottery should be fun, not a way to make money, and if it stops feeling that way, you are not alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength.
Keeping It Fun
Responsible gambling means treating the lottery as a form of entertainment with a cost — like a cinema ticket — rather than an investment or a solution to money worries. The vast majority of players enjoy EuroMillions safely. A small number develop problems, and for them, support is freely available.
A few simple habits keep play healthy: set a budget before you play and stick to it, never chase losses, never gamble money you can't afford to lose, and treat any winnings as a bonus rather than expected income.
Signs It May Be Becoming a Problem
Problem gambling develops gradually. These are some common warning signs — in yourself or someone you know:
Tools That Can Help
Every licensed operator must offer free tools to help you stay in control. You don't need to have a problem to use them — many players set limits as a sensible precaution:
Deposit limits
Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much you can deposit. Licensed sites must apply reductions promptly.
Time-outs & reality checks
Take a short break (e.g. 24 hours to several weeks), or set reminders that show how long you've been playing.
Self-exclusion
Block yourself from gambling for a set period. National schemes (like GAMSTOP in the UK) cover all licensed operators at once.
Blocking software
Tools like Gamban or bank gambling-blocks stop access to gambling sites across your devices and payments.
Support by Country
Below are the official problem-gambling support services for each country where EuroMillions is officially played. All listed helplines are free or low-cost and confidential. If your country isn't listed or you prefer another language, any of these services can point you in the right direction.
Need to Talk to Someone Now?
If you're in the UK, the National Gambling Helpline is free and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
0808 8020 133
Wherever you are, find a helpline in your country in the cards above. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services.
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