Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be enjoyable entertainment. If it ever stops feeling that way, the tools and support on this page are available to help — all free, all confidential.
National Gambling Helpline
Free, confidential, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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These UK organisations offer free, confidential support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
GAMSTOP
The UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Register once to block yourself from all UKGC-licensed gambling sites and apps for a minimum of six months, one year, or five years.
GamCare
GamCare provides the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133, free, 24/7), online chat support, counselling, and information for anyone affected by problem gambling.
BeGambleAware
BeGambleAware offers advice, tools, and a directory of local support services. Their self-assessment quiz can help you understand your gambling behaviour.
UK Gambling Commission
The UK's gambling regulator. You can report unlicensed gambling or raise concerns about a UKGC-licensed operator here. All listed casinos on this site are UKGC-licensed.
Tools Every Casino Must Offer
All UKGC-licensed casinos are legally required to provide these player protection tools. If you cannot find them easily, contact the casino's support team.
Deposit Limits
All UKGC-licensed casinos must allow you to set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. Once set, a lower limit takes effect immediately. Increases take at least 24 hours.
Session Time Limits
Set a maximum session length. When the time is up, you will be automatically logged out. Some casinos also show session duration in real time.
Loss Limits
Cap the amount you can lose in a given period. Useful alongside deposit limits for tighter spending control.
Reality Checks
Periodic pop-up reminders that show how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered. Required at all UKGC casinos.
Cool-Off Period
Take a break of 24 hours to 6 weeks without closing your account permanently. Gambling access is suspended during the cool-off.
Self-Exclusion
Permanently or temporarily exclude yourself from a single casino, or use GAMSTOP to exclude from all UKGC-licensed operators at once.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Problem gambling can develop gradually. These are some of the signs that gambling may have become harmful. If you recognise any of these, please reach out for support.
- Spending more than you planned, or chasing losses
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or low mood
- Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble
- Feeling restless or irritable when not gambling
- Continuing to gamble despite repeated attempts to stop
Need to Stop Now?
GAMSTOP lets you self-exclude from every UKGC-licensed gambling site and app at once. It's free, takes a few minutes, and you stay excluded for the full period you choose.
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)