Safer gambling

Responsible Gambling

Free, confidential help, and the tools that keep gambling in check.

Last updated
16 Oct 2026

Need Help Right Now?

Call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. It's free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, run by GamCare. You can also chat online at gamcare.org.uk.

Is Gambling Becoming a Problem for You?

These are common warning signs. If 1 or more sounds familiar, it's worth talking to someone.

  • You spend more than you planned, or more than you can afford to lose.
  • You gamble to win back money you've lost.
  • You borrow money or miss bills because of gambling.
  • You hide your gambling from people close to you.
  • You feel anxious or low when you can't gamble.

Which Tools Can You Use Today?

Casinos licensed by the Gambling Commission have to offer these tools, usually under account settings. Set them before you deposit, not after a loss.

  • Deposit limits: a daily, weekly or monthly cap. Lowering one takes effect straight away.
  • Time-outs: a break from 1 day up to several weeks.
  • Reality checks: on-screen reminders of how long you've been playing.
  • Self-exclusion: closes your account for at least 6 months. Ask whether it covers the operator's other brands too.

How Do You Block Every UK Gambling Site at Once?

Register with GAMSTOP. It's free, and it blocks you from every online gambling site licensed in Great Britain for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. You can also block gambling payments in most UK banking apps, and blocking software such as Gamban stops access on your devices.

Where Else Can You Get Support?

Where Do We Stand on Self-Exclusion?

Self-exclusion is there to protect you, and we respect it. We never present a casino as a way around a self-exclusion, and we never will. If you've excluded yourself, the right next step is support, not another site.

Under 18?

Gambling is illegal for under-18s. If a child uses your device, parental controls and blocking software can stop access to gambling sites.