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Your safety and wellbeing are our priority. Learn about responsible gambling and get help when you need it.
Gambling should always be fun, entertaining, and within your means. Here are essential guidelines for safe gambling:
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Never borrow money to gamble or chase losses with money meant for essential expenses.
Decide how long you want to spend gambling before you start. Set alarms and stick to your time limits regardless of whether you're winning or losing.
Accept losses as part of the cost of entertainment. Increasing bets to recover losses almost always leads to bigger losses.
Never gamble when you're upset, depressed, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These affect your judgment and decision-making.
Gambling should be just one form of entertainment among many. Maintain your hobbies, social activities, and relationships.
Learn the odds and rules before playing. Remember that the house always has an advantage in the long run.
Be aware of these warning signs that may indicate gambling is becoming a problem:
If you recognize any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, it's important to seek help immediately.
Most licensed UK casinos offer built-in tools to help you stay in control:
Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits. These cannot be increased immediately, giving you time to reconsider.
Set session time limits that automatically log you out after a specified period.
Set maximum loss amounts per session, day, week, or month. Once reached, you cannot continue playing.
Pop-up reminders showing how long you've been playing and how much you've spent.
Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from a casino. This cannot be easily reversed.
Review your gambling activity, including deposits, withdrawals, and time spent playing.
GAMSTOP is a free service that allows you to exclude yourself from all UK licensed gambling sites and apps for a period of your choosing.
Professional support and resources for problem gambling
Free, confidential advice and support
Support groups for problem gamblers
Residential treatment and support
National self-exclusion service