Responsible Gambling
Gambling should always be fun. Here you'll find tools, resources, and advice to stay in control.
Need Help Right Now?
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — for free.
National Helpline
0808 8020 133
Are You in Control?
Ask yourself these questions honestly:
- Do you spend more money on gambling than you can afford?
- Do you gamble to recover money you have lost?
- Has gambling ever affected your relationships, work, or health?
- Do you feel anxious or irritable when you can't gamble?
- Do you hide your gambling from friends or family?
- Do you find it difficult to stop once you've started?
- Do you borrow money or sell possessions to fund gambling?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, it may be time to take a break or seek support. You are not alone — help is available.
Tools to Stay in Control
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on deposits. All UKGC casinos must offer this.
Reality Checks
Timed pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing.
Cool-Off Periods
Take a break for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Re-activate after the period ends.
Self-Exclusion
Exclude from all UKGC-licensed gambling sites for a minimum of 6 months via GAMSTOP.
Account Closure
Close your account permanently. Casinos must honour this request immediately.
Third-Party Controls
Use GamBan or Betblocker to block access to gambling sites across all devices.
Support Organisations
GAMSTOP
Free serviceNational self-exclusion scheme
Register once to exclude from all UKGC-licensed gambling websites and apps.
BeGambleAware
Free helplineFree advice, information and support
Leading charity with a free helpline and live chat for anyone affected by problem gambling.
GamCare
Free counsellingLeading provider of support for gambling harm
GamCare offers a national helpline, free counselling, and peer support forums.
Gamblers Anonymous
Free meetingsA fellowship of people sharing their experience
GA runs regular meetings (in-person and online) across the UK for people with gambling problems.
10 Tips for Safer Gambling
- 1 Set a strict budget before you start and never exceed it.
- 2 Think of gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money.
- 3 Never gamble with money you need for bills, food, or rent.
- 4 Take regular breaks — set a timer if needed.
- 5 Don't chase your losses. Every game is independent.
- 6 Avoid gambling when stressed, depressed, or under the influence.
- 7 Use responsible gambling tools offered by your casino.
- 8 Keep track of how much time and money you spend gambling.
- 9 Never borrow money to gamble.
- 10 If it stops being fun, stop playing.
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Gambling is for Adults Only
You must be 18 years of age or older to gamble online in the United Kingdom.