Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. Here is how to stay in control and where to find free help.
Need to talk now?
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, confidential and open 24/7.
Tips to stay in control
- Set a budget you can afford to lose and a deposit limit before you start.
- Set a time limit and use reality check reminders.
- Never chase losses or borrow money to gamble.
- Avoid gambling when stressed, upset or after drinking alcohol.
- Balance gambling with other activities, and take regular breaks.
Warning signs
Spending more than you planned, hiding gambling from people close to you, feeling anxious when not gambling, or gambling to win back losses can all be signs of harm. If any of these sound familiar, reach out for support.
Tools at UK licensed casinos
All UKGC licensed operators must offer deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion. You can also block yourself from every UK licensed brand at once through GamStop.
Free UK support
Underage gambling
Gambling under 18 is illegal in Great Britain. Parents can use filtering software such as Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol to block gambling content on shared devices.