Responsible gambling
Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money. The house always holds a mathematical edge over time, and chasing losses rarely ends well. If play stops feeling fun, step away and use the tools below.
Tools available on UK-licensed sites
- Deposit limits: cap how much you can add to your account daily, weekly or monthly.
- Loss limits: stop play once you reach a set loss threshold within a period.
- Session reminders: alerts after a chosen time on site.
- Cool-off periods: temporary account suspension from 24 hours to several weeks.
- Self-exclusion: block access to a single operator for six months or longer.
GamStop — UK-wide self-exclusion
GamStop covers all UKGC-licensed online operators. Register at gamstop.co.uk and choose a block of six months, one year or five years. During that period, participating sites must refuse new accounts and close marketing to you.
Free support organisations
- UK Gambling Commission
- GAMSTOP
- GamCare
- GambleAware
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
18+ only. Gambling carries risk — only stake what you can afford to lose.