Responsible Gambling
Gambling can be an enjoyable activity when kept in check. This page explains the tools available to UK players, where to get help, and how UKGC-licensed casinos are required to protect you.
Free, confidential gambling support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the UK.
Tools Available at UKGC-Licensed Casinos
All UK Gambling Commission licensed operators are legally required to offer these tools. They are free, always accessible, and cannot be denied to you.
Set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much you can deposit. Limits take effect immediately when reduced. Casinos must honour these promptly — increasing a limit involves a mandatory waiting period.
Cap the amount you can lose in a given period. Once hit, you will be prevented from placing further bets until the limit resets. An effective way to protect your bankroll.
Set a maximum session length or receive alerts at regular intervals. You can choose to continue playing after a reminder, but it creates a natural pause to reassess.
Pop-up notifications that show how long you have been playing and how much you have won or lost. Designed to interrupt automatic play patterns.
Request to be blocked from a specific casino for a minimum of six months or up to five years. The casino must close your account and return any remaining balance.
Register once at gamstop.co.uk to self-exclude from all UKGC-licensed casinos simultaneously. Free, easy to use, and takes effect within 24 hours.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually. Recognising the signs early makes it much easier to seek help before it causes significant harm.
Take the BeGambleAware Quiz- Gambling with money needed for essential expenses such as rent, food, or bills
- Chasing losses — continuing to gamble to try to win back what you have lost
- Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when not gambling
- Spending more time or money gambling than you intended
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Gambling affecting your work, studies, or relationships
- Lying about gambling to people close to you
Free Help & Support
Free, confidential support from trained advisers. Available 24/7, 365 days a year. You do not need to have a gambling problem to call — you may just want advice for someone you know.
The UKGC regulates all UK-licensed gambling operators. You can use their website to verify a casino's licence or submit a formal complaint.
Visit UKGC →Register your details once to be excluded from all UK-licensed online casinos. Free, immediate, and covers over 50 operators. Available for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
Self-Exclude via GAMSTOP →The leading UK charity for problem gambling support. Offers a helpline, online chat, one-to-one counselling, and peer support forums.
Visit GamCare →Provides information, tools, and a self-assessment quiz to help you understand your gambling habits. Also offers a quick referral to treatment services.
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