Gambling Support & Financial Well-being

Gambling Support & Financial Wellbeing | Member Support

Supporting Our Members’ Financial Wellbeing As a credit union, our priority is the financial wellbeing of our members. Gambling should never put pressure on your finances or your peace of mind. If gambling is affecting your ability to manage money, pay bills, or save for the future, help is available.

When Gambling May Be Affecting Your Finances

  • Gambling may be having a financial impact if you:
  • Are spending more money than planned
  • Are struggling to pay essential bills or commitments
  • Use credit, loans, or overdrafts to gamble
  • Feel stressed or anxious about money due to gambling
  • Try to recover losses by gambling more
  • Keep gambling activity private because of money worries

Recognising these signs early can help prevent financial difficulty from escalating.

Practical Steps to Protect Your Finances

If gambling is starting to affect your finances, the following steps may help:

  • Set clear limits on spending and stick to them

  • Separate gambling money from essential living costs

  • Review bank statements and track outgoings

  • Cancel or block gambling-related payments where possible

  • Avoid borrowing money to gamble

  • Take regular breaks from gambling

Small changes can make a meaningful difference over time.

📞 National & Ireland-Wide Support

GamblingCare Ireland – Advice, referrals to counselling, community support and recovery resources across Ireland. Visit GamblingCare.ie
Gambling Awareness Trust / National Helpline – 24/7 confidential helpline 1800 936 725 for anyone concerned about gambling harm.

Helplink – Gambling Counselling Service – Free problem gambling counselling (online or phone) and aftercare support. Email: gamblingsupport@helplink.ie • Phone: 0818 99 88 80.

Extern Problem Gambling – Support services for individuals and family, helpline callback service: 089 241 5401 (ROI).