GamblingCare
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| Category | Support community |
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| Founded | March 1, 2019 |
| Address | Dublin, Ireland |
| Official website | https://gamblingcare.ie |
| Help and Support | |
| Help & Support settings | Phone, Online, One-to-one, Group session, Residential |
| Helpline hours | 9:00 am – 11:00 pm; 24/7 Helpline |
| Helpline number | 1800936725 |
| [email protected] | |
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Last Updated | 16.03.2026 |
GamblingCare is an Irish national charity providing free advice, advocacy, and referrals for people affected by problem gambling and their families.
What is GamblingCare
GamblingCare is an Ireland-based support and information service for people affected by problem gambling, including gamblers, family members and friends. The site provides advice, advocacy and referrals to support services including phone support, online counselling, in-person counselling, group support and residential treatment.[1]
GamblingCare is funded and administered by the Gambling Awareness Trust (GAT), an independent Irish charity funded entirely by voluntary donations from online and retail betting and gaming operators in Ireland.
Role in the industry
GamblingCare functions as a central referral and support hub for gambling addiction in Ireland. It directs individuals to dedicated support services, including residential programmes, in-person counseling, online counseling, and support groups. The organization operates a 24/7 national helpline and partners with community initiatives and treatment centers like Aiséirí and Dunlewey Addiction Services to provide immediate and long-term care.
History and Reach
| Year | Milestone | Description |
|---|---|---|
| March 2019 | Founded | GamblingCare established in Ireland[2] |
| 2019 | First Annual Report | Gambling Awareness Trust published its first annual report[3] |
| 2022 | Helpline confirmed 24/7 | National freephone helpline 1800936725 operational 365 days a year, reaching people across Ireland[4] |
| 2024 | Record help-seeking | Record numbers (2,500) sought supports for problem gambling through GamblingCare services in 2024[5] |
| July 2025 | PTSB gambling block | PTSB launched an in-app voluntary gambling block in partnership supported by GamblingCare[6] |
| December 2025 | Bank of Ireland gambling block | Bank of Ireland introduced voluntary gambling blocks on credit cards, highlighted by GamblingCare[7] |
Support Options
| Support Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Phone support | Free national helpline 1800936725 24/7, 365 days[8] |
| Online support | Web-based resources, self-help tools, and online counselling referrals accessible at any time[9] |
| One-to-one in-person support | Individual counselling sessions delivered by partner service providers across Ireland[10] |
| Group support | Structured group sessions for people experiencing gambling problems, available through partner providers[11] |
| Residential support | Referrals to residential addiction treatment programmes including Cuan Mhuire and Bushypark[12] |
| Family and friends support | Dedicated guidance and referral pathways for those affected by a loved one's gambling[13] |
| Education and training | Accredited professional courses on recognising and responding to problem gambling, delivered in partnership with MTU and ICHAS[14] |
| Budget calculator | Online self-help tool to assess gambling-related spending and financial impact[15] |
| Podcast | The Gambling Care Podcast covering gambling addiction topics and recovery stories[16] |
GamblingCare alternatives
| Community | Country | Help for Problem Gambling |
|---|---|---|
| Gam-Anon | Global | Find a meeting |
| Gamblers Anonymous (GA) | Global | Find a meeting |
| SMART Recovery | Global | Find a meeting |
| GambleAware | UK | Find local support |
| GamCare | UK | Find local support |
| Evive | UK | Find support |
| GamLEARN | UK | Get justice support |
| GamFam | UK | Visit website |
| Gambling with Lives | UK | Get help |
| Betknowmore (BKM) | UK | Get help |
| Adferiad Recovery | UK | Get help |
| Gordon Moody Association | UK | Get help |
| EPIC Restart Foundation | UK | Get help |
| Breakeven | UK | Find support group |
| Ara Recovery for All | UK | Get help |
| Aquarius | UK | Get help |
References
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/about-us/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/about-us/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GAT-Annual-Report-Digital-2019.pdf
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/get-help/phone-support/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/2025/09/19/record-numbers-seek-supports-for-problem-gambling-in-2024/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/2025/07/25/ptsb-launches-in-app-voluntary-gambling-block-to-support-customer-financial-wellbeing/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/2025/12/01/bank-of-ireland-introduces-voluntary-gambling-blocks-on-credit-cards/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/get-help/phone-support/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/get-help/online-support/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/get-help/in-person-support/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/get-help/group-support/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/get-help/residential-support/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/family-friends/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/gambling-addiction-education-training/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/tools-resources/budget-calculator/
- ↑ https://gamblingcare.ie/the-gambling-care-podcast/