Keeping gambling in perspective
Nomini is an entertainment platform — slots, live games, sports betting — and the same is true of any gambling product: it works best when it sits firmly in the "fun" column of your budget, not the "income" column. This portal exists to give you clear, independent information, and that includes being straight with you about what responsible gambling actually looks like in practice.
At 18+, every player on Nomini is expected to be an adult making their own informed choices. The guidance below is here to help you keep it that way. None of it is a diagnosis or legal advice — it is a practical set of reference points for anyone who wants to stay in control.
Spotting the signs worth acting on
Most people gamble without problems. But patterns can shift, and the earlier you notice a change, the easier it is to address. The following are the behaviours most commonly associated with gambling getting out of hand:
- Spending more than you planned, more often than you planned
- Chasing losses — returning to win back money you have already lost
- Borrowing money, or dipping into bills or savings, to fund play
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down
- Lying to friends or family about how much time or money you spend gambling
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or low mood rather than for enjoyment
One or two of these in isolation does not mean you have a problem. A cluster of them, or a steady drift in that direction, is worth taking seriously.
Checking in with yourself
Honest self-assessment is often the first step. Run through these questions and answer them candidly — no score, no judgment, just a signal for yourself:
- Have you ever bet more than you could afford to lose in a single session?
- Do you find yourself thinking about gambling when you are doing something else?
- Have you tried to cut back and found it harder than expected?
- Do you return to gambling after losing to try to recover the money?
- Has gambling affected a relationship, your work, or your sleep?
- Do you feel guilt or anxiety after a session, even a winning one?
- Have you kept the amount of time or money you spend gambling from someone close to you?
- Do you find you need to bet larger amounts to get the same feeling of excitement?
If several of these land uncomfortably close to home, the support organisations below can help — they are confidential, free, and without judgment.
Using Nomini's self-exclusion option
Nomini offers a self-exclusion facility for players who want to take a break or close their account. To request it, contact the support team directly by email at [email protected] — describe what you need (a temporary break or a permanent closure) and the team will process your request.
Worth remembering: self-exclusion is the right tool when you need a hard stop. It removes the temptation of easy access and gives you space to reset without relying on willpower alone.
If you want broader coverage across multiple platforms at once, GamStop offers a free national self-exclusion scheme that applies across all UK-licensed gambling sites — one registration covers all of them simultaneously.
Tips for gambling sensibly
- Set a budget before you start — decide the maximum you are willing to spend in a session, and treat it as spent the moment you deposit it.
- Set a time limit — use a phone alarm or a clock in view. Sessions without a defined end tend to run longer than planned.
- Never chase a loss — the odds on the next spin or hand are not affected by what just happened. Walking away when you are down is not giving up; it is the rational move.
- Keep gambling separate from alcohol — impaired judgement and gambling are a poor combination.
- Take regular breaks — stepping away for ten minutes mid-session helps you reset your perspective on what you are spending and why.
Finding help in the UK
A number of free, confidential services are available to anyone in the UK who is concerned about their own gambling, or about someone else's:
- GamCare — runs the National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7). Trained advisers offer immediate support, longer-term counselling, and a live chat service online.
- BeGambleAware — information, self-assessment tools, and referral pathways for anyone at any stage of concern.
- Gordon Moody — residential and online treatment programmes for people experiencing serious gambling harm.
Blocking software
Blocking software prevents access to gambling sites at the device level, which can be a useful complement to a self-exclusion request. Two well-regarded options are Gamban, which covers thousands of gambling sites and apps across all your devices, and BetBlocker, which is free and available on multiple platforms. Both are straightforward to set up and can be removed only after a cooling-off period, which is the point.
Protecting minors
Nomini requires all players to be 18 or over. If you share a device with someone under 18, consider installing parental-control software — Net Nanny and Qustodio are two widely used options — to prevent access to gambling sites when you are not using the device yourself. Keeping login credentials private is a basic step that is easy to overlook.
If you have concerns about a young person's access to gambling content, GamCare's helpline (0808 8020 133) can advise on practical steps.
For direct support queries about this portal's content, you can reach the editorial team at [email protected]. For questions about your Nomini account, use the operator's own support channels on its platform.
Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.