Responsible Gambling
Gambling is entertainment. When it stops feeling that way, there are practical steps you can take — and free support available right now. This page sets out the tools, organisations and self-exclusion options open to anyone in Great Britain.
Signs That Gambling May Be a Problem
- Chasing losses or increasing stakes to recover money already lost
- Borrowing money or neglecting bills to fund gambling
- Feeling irritable or anxious when not gambling
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Gambling for longer than intended, despite deciding to stop
Recognising one or more of these patterns is not a reason for shame — it is a reason to act. The sooner you reach out, the more options you have.
Free Support in Great Britain
| Organisation | What they offer | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | Free counselling, live chat and forum | 0808 8020 133 (24/7) |
| Gamblers Anonymous | Peer support meetings across the UK | 0330 094 0322 |
| BeGambleAware | Advice, self-assessment and referrals | www.begambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | Online support for international players | www.gamblingtherapy.org |
Self-Exclusion Options
GAMSTOP is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Registering blocks you from all UKGC-licensed gambling sites for a minimum of six months. It is free and takes effect within 24 hours.
The casinos listed on our main non-GamStop casinos page operate outside the UKGC framework and are therefore not connected to GAMSTOP. If you have self-excluded via GAMSTOP and wish to extend that exclusion further, you can contact each non-GamStop site individually to request a self-exclusion — reputable operators will honour this request promptly.
Practical Limits You Can Set Today
- Deposit limits — cap how much you fund your account in a day, week or month.
- Session time reminders — set alerts so you know how long you have been playing.
- Cool-off periods — take a break of 24 hours to several weeks without fully closing your account.
- Self-exclusion — close your account for a fixed or indefinite period.
If you cannot find these controls on a site you use, contact their support team directly — or consider whether that site deserves your custom. Our About Us page explains the standards we apply when reviewing operators.
Under-18s
All gambling on this site and the operators listed here is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. If you share a device with a minor, free parental-control software such as Gamban or Net Nanny can block gambling sites across your household.
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