Player Safety

Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be an enjoyable form of entertainment. This page provides information, resources, and practical tools to help you stay in control.

National Gambling Helpline

Free, confidential support — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Gambling responsibly

—Gambling is not a reliable way to make money. Treat it as entertainment with a cost, not an income source.
—Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Never use funds set aside for rent, bills, or food.
—Set strict limits on time and money before you start — and stick to them.
—Avoid gambling when you are upset, stressed, or under the influence of alcohol.
—Take regular breaks and use reality check tools available on licensed platforms.
—If gambling stops being fun, stop immediately and seek help.

Spending more money or time gambling than you planned

Gambling to recover losses ("chasing losses")

Feeling irritable or anxious when you try to stop

Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling

Neglecting work, relationships, or responsibilities because of gambling

Hiding your gambling from family or friends

Gambling as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression

If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help. It is never too early to reach out.

All UKGC-licensed casinos must offer deposit limits. Set a limit you are comfortable with before you start playing.

Reality check notifications remind you how long you have been playing. Enable them in your account settings.

If you want a break, a cooling-off period prevents you from gambling for a set time without a full self-exclusion.

BeGambleAware

The UK's leading safer gambling charity. Provides information, advice, and a 24/7 helpline for people affected by gambling.

GamCare

Offers free support, information, and counselling for people affected by problem gambling. Free helpline: 0808 802 0133.

GAMSTOP

The national self-exclusion scheme. Register once to be excluded from all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites.

UK Gambling Commission

The independent regulator. Provides information on licensed operators, consumer rights, and how to make a complaint.

Gambling Therapy

Free practical advice and emotional support for people affected by problem gambling, available internationally.

Gamblers Anonymous UK

Peer support meetings and resources for people recovering from problem gambling.