Responsible Gambling
Last updated: 9 November 2026
Gambling should be fun, never a way to make money or escape problems. If it stops being enjoyable, it's time to take a break and talk to someone. Free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day.
Free support in Great Britain
Simple ways to stay in control
- Set a budget before you play and stick to it. Only use money you can afford to lose.
- Use the deposit limits, loss limits and reality checks every UK-licensed casino must offer.
- Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
- Never chase losses or borrow money to gamble.
- Avoid gambling when you're stressed, upset or have been drinking.
Warning signs
You might want to get support if you spend more than you planned, hide your gambling from people close to you, feel anxious or irritable when you're not gambling, or gamble to win back money you've lost.
Taking a break
Every UK-licensed casino lets you take a time-out or self-exclude from your account. To block yourself from all UK-licensed gambling sites at once, register for free with GAMSTOP for six months, one year or five years.
Underage gambling
Gambling is illegal for anyone under 18. Operators must verify your age and identity before you can play. If you share a device with children, consider parental controls or blocking software.