Responsible Play

Set boundaries before you start

Every UKGC licensed operator provides tools to keep you in charge. Before you deposit, establish a deposit limit, a loss limit and a session timer. These act as a safety net so a heated moment does not snowball into a difficult month. Limits can be lowered instantly — increases are subject to a mandatory cooling-off period.

Warning signs

• Spending more than you can comfortably afford to lose
• Chasing losses in an attempt to "get back to even"
• Borrowing money or using credit to gamble
• Hiding the extent of your play from friends or family
• Feeling anxious or irritable when you try to stop

If any of these sounds familiar, step away. Use the operator's time-out, cooling-off or self-exclusion features, and consider contacting one of the organisations below.

UK help and support

GAMSTOP self-exclusion

GAMSTOP is the UK's free self-exclusion programme. A single registration locks you out of every UKGC licensed gambling site for six months, one year or five years. It is the most decisive step you can take to break a gambling cycle.

Tools available inside every operator we list

• Deposit, loss and wager limits
• Session time alerts and enforced breaks
• Reality checks during play
• Cooling-off and self-exclusion options
• Full account history available on request

Gambling should be a minor part of your entertainment spending. Never gamble while under the influence, when emotional, or with money earmarked for bills. Support is always available, and asking for help is a sign of strength.