Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money. If it stops being fun, stop.
1. Keep it in control
Set a budget before you start and never chase losses. Only use money you can afford to lose, and take regular breaks.
2. Use the tools
Every UK-licensed operator must offer deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion. Set them up before you deposit.
3. Warning signs
Spending more than planned, borrowing to gamble, hiding gambling from others or feeling anxious about it are signs to seek help.
4. GAMSTOP
GAMSTOP is a free national scheme that lets you self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling operators for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. Visit gamstop.co.uk.
5. Free, confidential support
BeGambleAware (begambleaware.org) and the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 are available 24/7. Gamblers Anonymous (gamblersanonymous.org.uk) runs free support meetings across the UK.
6. Under 18s
Gambling under 18 is illegal. Parents can use filtering software such as Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol to block gambling content.
Last updated: October 2026