Responsible Gambling

Gambling can be an enjoyable pastime for many adults in the UK, but it carries real financial risk and can become harmful. This page gathers information and resources to help you stay in control.

Keep it enjoyable

Gambling should only ever be a form of entertainment, not a way to make money or recover financial losses. Before you play anywhere:

• Set a budget for how much you are comfortable losing
• Set a time limit before you start
• Never chase losses
• Do not gamble under the influence of alcohol or when upset
• Take regular breaks

Signs that gambling may be causing harm

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Common warning signs include:

• Spending more than you can afford to lose
• Borrowing money to gamble
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
• Continuing to gamble to recover previous losses
• Gambling affecting work, relationships, or mental health

If any of these sound familiar, please reach out to one of the free support services listed below.

Tools available to you

All UK Gambling Commission licensed operators are required to offer responsible gambling tools including deposit limits, session time limits, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion. You can find these in your account settings on any licensed site.

For a complete self-exclusion from all UK-licensed gambling sites at once, register with GAMSTOP — it is free and available to all UK residents.

Under 18?

All gambling in the UK is strictly 18+. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to access any gambling site. Parents and guardians can use filtering software such as those listed by GamCare to prevent minors from accessing gambling content.