Casino Deposit Limits UK: The 2026 Rules Explained

Key takeaways

Casinos must prompt you to set a financial limit before your first deposit.
From 30 June 2026, only a limit on the money you pay in can be called a deposit limit.
Requests to lower a limit must take effect immediately.
Casinos must remind you every six months to review your account activity.

What the rules require

The Gambling Commission has tightened how UK casinos handle spending limits. Casinos must now:

prompt you to set a financial limit before your first deposit, and make it easy to review and change;
remind you every six months to review your account and transaction history;
let you set limits in your own amounts, not just from a dropdown;
link to limit settings clearly from the homepage and deposit page;
act immediately on any request to lower a limit.

Deposit limit rules at a glance

31 Oct 2025Prompt before first depositCasinos must ask you to set a financial limit.
Every 6 monthsActivity reminderCasinos remind you to review your account.
30 Jun 2026Deposit limit definedOnly a limit on money paid in can use the name.

What counts as a deposit limit

From 30 June 2026, every online operator must offer a deposit limit based only on the money you pay into your account over a set period. Only that kind of limit can be called a "deposit limit". Casinos can still offer other limits, such as loss limits, but they must be named differently so you know what you're setting.

How to choose your limit

Decide what you can afford to lose each month without affecting bills, savings or plans.
Set a monthly deposit limit at or below that amount.
Add a daily or weekly limit if you tend to play in bursts.
Use reality checks or session time limits if you lose track of time.
Review it when you get the six-monthly reminder.

Deposit limits and bonuses

A deposit limit doesn't stop you claiming a welcome offer, but it does stop you depositing more than you planned to chase a bigger bonus. Set the limit first, then choose an offer that fits inside it. Our casino bonuses hub shows the deposit each offer needs.

Other tools you can use

Alongside deposit limits, UK casinos offer time-outs and self-exclusion. You can also exclude from every UK-licensed online casino at once through GAMSTOP. Our responsible gambling page covers each one. If you're comparing casinos, all five in our reviews are UK licensed and must provide these tools.

Need help?

If gambling is causing you problems, the National Gambling Helpline is free and open 24 hours a day on 0808 8020 133. You can also self-exclude from every UK-licensed online casino at once through GAMSTOP. See our responsible gambling page for more support.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to set a deposit limit?

You'll be prompted to set a financial limit before your first deposit. Setting one is strongly recommended.

Can I raise my deposit limit straight away?

Casinos usually apply a cooling-off period before an increase takes effect. Decreases must take effect immediately.