Responsible Gaming

Last updated: 1 October 2026

Gambling should be fun

Gambling is entertainment, not a way to make money. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose and never chase losses.

Warning signs

Spending more than you planned, borrowing to gamble, hiding gambling from family, or feeling anxious when not gambling can all be signs of harm. If any apply, please seek support.

Tools that help

All UK-licensed operators offer deposit limits, loss limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion. Set limits before you start, not after.

Self-exclusion

GamStop (gamstop.co.uk) lets you exclude yourself from all UK-licensed online gambling for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years, free of charge.

Free, confidential help

National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7). BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org. GamCare: gamcare.org.uk. Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org.uk.

Under 18s

Gambling by anyone under 18 is illegal. Parents can use filtering software such as Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol to block gambling content.