Responsible gambling

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Signs gambling may be a problem

• Spending more money or time than you meant to.
• Chasing losses, or borrowing to gamble.
• Hiding gambling from people close to you.
• Feeling anxious, low or irritable about it.
• Gambling getting in the way of work, sleep or relationships.

If any of these sound familiar, talk to someone. You don't have to be in crisis to get support.

Tools every UK casino must offer

Deposit limits

Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on what you pay in. You'll be prompted before your first deposit. How deposit limits work.

Reality checks and time limits

Reminders of how long you've been playing, and caps on session length.

Time-outs

A short break, from a day to a few weeks, during which you can't play.

Self-exclusion

Close your account for at least six months. With a licensee that runs several brands, exclusion normally covers all of them.

GAMSTOP

Exclude from every UK-licensed online gambling site at once, for six months, a year or five years. It's free.

Practical habits

• Set a budget before you play and treat it as spent.
• Never gamble to make money or pay debts.
• Take regular breaks and don't play when stressed or after drinking.
• Use bank gambling blocks if your bank offers them.

Under 18?

Gambling is for adults only. UK casinos must verify your age before you can play. Parents can use device filters to block gambling sites.

Related pages

• Deposit limitsThe 2026 rules
• Check a licenceLicensed sites only