Gambling at Ladbrokes is intended to be an enjoyable pastime, not a source of stress or financial pressure. All services on ladbrokesbet-ie.com are strictly 18+, and we take that age requirement seriously. Whether you bet on sport, play casino games, or try your luck on slots, keeping control of your activity is something we actively support.
If you ever feel that gambling is taking up more time or money than you planned, the tools and resources below are here to help you take action straight away.
Limits and Self-Control
One of the most practical steps any player can take is setting personal limits before a session begins rather than after. Deposit limits let you cap how much money you put into your account over a daily, weekly, or monthly period. Loss limits work in a similar way, stopping play once you have reached a figure you are comfortable losing. Both types of limit can be set through your account settings and take effect immediately when you reduce them.
Session reminders and reality-check pop-ups are also available. These prompt you at intervals you choose - say, every thirty or sixty minutes - so time does not slip by unnoticed. If you want a longer break, a cooling-off period or a full self-exclusion lets you close access to your account for a set time or indefinitely. During any self-exclusion, marketing messages are suspended and account access is blocked.
Signs of Problem Play
Problem gambling rarely announces itself clearly. Common signs include chasing losses by placing larger or more frequent bets after a losing run, borrowing money to fund gambling, feeling irritable or anxious when not able to bet, and neglecting work, family, or social commitments because of time spent gambling. Keeping secrets about how much you bet or how much you have lost is another warning sign worth taking seriously.
Recognising these patterns in yourself - or in someone close to you - is a meaningful first step. You do not need to have reached a crisis point before seeking support. Early intervention makes a real difference.
Where to Get Help
Several free, confidential services operate in Ireland and are staffed by trained counsellors who understand gambling-related harm.
- GamblingCare.ie - Ireland's dedicated gambling support service, offering free counselling and a helpline.
- Gamblers Anonymous Ireland - peer support meetings held across the country and online.
- Problem Gambling Ireland - information, self-help resources, and referral to specialist support.
All of these organisations offer confidential help at no cost. You do not need a referral, and you can contact them at any point - not only when things feel unmanageable.
Platform Tools
Ladbrokes provides a range of in-account tools designed to put you in control. You can review your full betting and gaming history at any time, which gives a clear picture of actual spend rather than a rough memory of it. Stake limits, game-time alerts, and the option to exclude specific product types - sports betting, live casino, slots - are all accessible without contacting customer support.
To activate any of these tools or to request a self-exclusion, log in to your account and navigate to the Responsible Gambling section, or contact us at [email protected]. We aim to act on all self-exclusion requests promptly. If you would prefer to exclude across multiple operators at once, the national self-exclusion register available through GamblingCare.ie covers participating Irish-licensed sites.