Responsible Gambling
Gambling should always be entertaining. If it stops being enjoyable, please use the free tools and services available to you.
Signs That Gambling May Be a Problem
Problem gambling affects a small but significant proportion of players. Recognising the early signs is important for getting help before the situation becomes more serious.
Spending more than you can afford to lose
Gambling to recover losses
Missing work, family time, or social occasions to gamble
Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
Hiding gambling from friends or family
Borrowing money to fund gambling
Gambling for longer than intended
Finding it difficult to set or stick to gambling limits
Responsible Gambling Tools at UK Casinos
All UK Gambling Commission licensed operators are required to provide a comprehensive set of responsible gambling tools. These must be clearly accessible within your account settings.
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit. Limits take effect immediately and cannot be increased without a cooling-off period.
Loss Limits
Cap how much you can lose within a defined period. A useful complement to deposit limits for maintaining control of your overall spending.
Session Time Limits
Limit how long each gaming session lasts. The casino will notify you when you approach or reach your limit.
Reality Checks
Receive periodic reminders showing how long you have been playing and your net win/loss for the session.
Cooling-Off Period
Take a break from gambling for a defined period (24 hours to several months) without fully self-excluding.
Self-Exclusion
Exclude yourself from a single casino for a minimum of 6 months. For exclusion from all UKGC-licensed sites, use GAMSTOP.
GAMSTOP — National Self-Exclusion
GAMSTOP is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Registering with GAMSTOP will exclude you from all online gambling sites licensed in Great Britain. It is free to use and takes effect within 24 hours.
Register with GAMSTOPFree Support Organisations
BeGambleAware ↗
Free advice, information, and support for people with gambling problems.
GamCare ↗
Support, information, and counselling for anyone affected by problem gambling.
GAMSTOP ↗
Free national self-exclusion service. Register to be excluded from all UKGC-licensed gambling sites.
Gambling Therapy ↗
Free online support service offering practical advice and emotional support.