Responsible gambling resources

Our position

Gambling is a form of entertainment that always carries a risk of losing money. It is not a way to make money or to solve financial problems. This guide exists to inform, not to encourage gambling. We do not show bonus offers, countdown timers or promotional banners, and we make support information as easy to find as operator information.

If you decide to gamble, only use money you can afford to lose. Decide in advance how much time and money you will spend, and stop when you reach that limit.

Age restrictions

In Great Britain it is illegal to gamble online with a licensed operator if you are under 18. Licensed operators must verify customers' age before they can gamble. This website is also for adults aged 18 and over only.

If you are a parent or carer, device-level parental controls and content filters can help keep gambling websites away from children.

Signs of problem gambling

The NHS suggests asking yourself how often you:

• gamble more than you can afford to lose;
• need to gamble with larger amounts to get the same feeling;
• try to win back money you have lost (“chasing losses”);
• borrow money or sell things to gamble;
• wonder whether you have a problem with gambling;
• have health problems, including stress or anxiety, because of gambling;
• are criticised by others for your gambling, or told you have a problem;
• have money problems for you or your household because of gambling;
• feel guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble.

If any of these sound familiar, support is available, and it is free. You do not need to wait until things feel serious.

Setting limits

Tools commonly found in the account settings of GB-licensed operators include:

• Deposit limits: a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week or month.
• Time-outs: a short break from an account, for example a day or several weeks.
• Reality checks: reminders of how long you have been playing.
• Account history: a record of what you have spent and won over time.

Which tools are available, and how they work, varies between operators. Check the operator's “safer gambling” or “responsible gambling” page before you open an account. For the brands in this guide, the tools they publish are summarised in the shared policies section.

Many UK banks and card providers also let you block gambling transactions in their app. Ask your bank whether this is available.

Self-exclusion

Self-exclusion means asking to be prevented from gambling for a set period.

• GAMSTOP is a free scheme that lets you block yourself from accounts on gambling websites and apps licensed in Great Britain, all at once. The Gambling Commission's rules require licensees offering remote gambling in Great Britain to take part in this national scheme. Register at gamstop.co.uk (opens in a new tab).
• Operator self-exclusion: you can also self-exclude directly with an individual operator through its website or customer support.
• Blocking software: device-level blocking tools can add a further barrier. GambleAware lists free blocking and self-exclusion options.

Support organisations

These organisations offer free, confidential help. We list only organisations whose official websites we checked on 12 November 2026, and we publish phone numbers only where an official source states them.

• National Gambling Helpline (GamCare)Phone 0808 8020 133, 24/7. Advice, information and support for anyone affected by gambling. gamcare.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
• GambleAwareSelf-assessment, a spend calculator, a local support finder and blocking tools for people in Great Britain. gambleaware.org (opens in a new tab)
• GAMSTOPFree online self-exclusion from GB-licensed gambling websites and apps. gamstop.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
• Gambling TherapyOnline support service run by the charity Gordon Moody. gamblingtherapy.org (opens in a new tab)
• Gordon MoodyCharity offering advice, support and treatment for gambling harm. gordonmoody.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
• Gamblers Anonymous UKPeer support groups for people who want to stop gambling. gamblersanonymous.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
• Citizens AdviceFree advice on debt and money problems, including those linked to gambling. citizensadvice.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
• NHS gambling supportInformation on NHS gambling clinics in England and how to get a referral. nhs.uk (opens in a new tab)

Official bodies

• Gambling Commission: regulator of commercial gambling in Great Britain. It covers checking a licence and raising concerns about a gambling business. gamblingcommission.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
• NHS: health information and access to specialist gambling treatment services. nhs.uk gambling addiction page (opens in a new tab)