Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be entertaining, not a way to make money or escape stress. Stay in control with the tools and support outlined below.
Stay In Control
Treat gambling as entertainment with a cost, not as income. Set a budget you are comfortable losing, set a time limit, and stop when either is reached. Never chase losses, never gamble with money you need for essentials, and avoid playing when you are upset, tired or under the influence.
Warning Signs
Chasing losses
Betting more to win back what you have lost, or playing for longer than planned.
Hiding play
Keeping the amount you gamble, or the time spent, secret from people close to you.
Affecting daily life
Missing bills, work, sleep or commitments because of gambling.
Borrowing to play
Using credit, loans or money meant for essentials to keep gambling.
Mood changes
Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not gambling.
Cannot stop
Trying to cut down or stop and finding you cannot stick to it.
Tools That Help
Operators in the UK typically offer the following tools inside your account. Names and exact behaviour may vary.
Deposit limits
Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much you can deposit. Lower limits usually apply immediately; increases tend to require a cooling-off period.
Time-outs
A short break — typically from 24 hours up to several weeks — during which you cannot log in or play.
Reality checks
Reminders that show how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered, at intervals you choose.
Self-exclusion
Lock yourself out of your account for a longer fixed period. In the UK, you can also self-exclude from many operators at once through GAMSTOP.
Where To Get Help
If gambling is causing harm to you or someone you know, free and confidential support is available in the UK:
- GamCare — advice, support and treatment via the National Gambling Helpline.
- BeGambleAware — information, self-assessment tools and a directory of support services.
- GAMSTOP — free national self-exclusion scheme covering UK-licensed online operators.
- Gamblers Anonymous — peer-support meetings, in person and online.
These organisations are independent of this site. If you are in immediate distress, please contact your GP or local emergency services.
Strictly 18+
Gambling is restricted to adults aged 18 and over. If you share a device with anyone under 18, consider using filtering software such as Net Nanny or parental controls built into your browser and operating system.
Talk To Someone
Talking helps. Reach out to a trusted friend or family member, or contact one of the support organisations above. You do not have to handle this alone.
Set Your Limits Today
Use the tools available in your account to keep play within your budget. Play responsibly. 18+ only.