Responsible Gambling
Gambling should remain fun. If it no longer feels enjoyable, free tools and support services are available to help.
Warning Signs That Gambling May Be Harmful
Problem gambling affects a meaningful share of players. Spotting early warning signs helps you seek support before the situation worsens.
Spending more money than you can afford to lose
Chasing losses with further bets
Skipping work, family time, or social events to gamble
Feeling restless or irritable when not gambling
Concealing gambling activity from friends or family
Borrowing money to fund gambling
Playing for longer than you planned
Struggling to set or stick to gambling limits
Safer Gambling Tools at UK Casinos
Every UK Gambling Commission licensee must provide a full suite of responsible gambling tools. These should be easy to find within your account settings.
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly caps on how much you can deposit. Limits apply immediately and cannot be raised without a cooling-off period.
Loss Limits
Cap total losses over a defined period. A useful complement to deposit limits for keeping overall spending under control.
Session Time Limits
Restrict how long each gaming session lasts. The casino alerts you as you approach or reach your limit.
Reality Checks
Receive periodic pop-up reminders showing session duration and your net win or loss so far.
Cooling-Off Period
Take a temporary break from gambling (24 hours to several months) without a full self-exclusion.
Self-Exclusion
Block yourself from a single casino for at least 6 months. To exclude from all UKGC-licensed sites, register with GAMSTOP.
GAMSTOP — National Self-Exclusion
GAMSTOP is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Registration blocks access to all online gambling sites licensed in Great Britain. The service is free and takes effect within 24 hours.
Sign Up with GAMSTOPFree Support Services
BeGambleAware ↗
Free guidance, information, and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
GamCare ↗
Support, information, and counselling for people impacted by harmful gambling.
GAMSTOP ↗
Free national self-exclusion scheme. Register to block access to all UKGC-licensed gambling sites.
Gambling Therapy ↗
Free online support offering practical advice and emotional help for gambling-related issues.