🛡️ Responsible Gaming
Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. Gambling should be fun — not a source of harm. Below you'll find tools, resources, and support organisations to help you stay in control.
Official Responsible Gambling Organisations
What is Responsible Gaming?
Responsible gaming means gambling in a way that is fun, safe, and within your means. It's about making informed decisions, setting limits, and knowing when to stop. We're committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to gamble responsibly.
⚠️ Remember: Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. Never gamble with money you can't afford to lose.
⚠️ Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- 🔴 Spending more money than you can afford
- 🔴 Gambling for longer than intended
- 🔴 Chasing losses with bigger bets
- 🔴 Borrowing money to gamble
- 🔴 Lying about gambling activities
- 🔴 Neglecting work, family, or social life
- 🔴 Feeling anxious or depressed about gambling
- 🔴 Unable to stop or control gambling
If any of these apply to you, help is available — call 0808 8020 133 free, 24/7.
🛠️ Responsible Gaming Tools
Deposit Limits
- Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits
- Prevents overspending before you start
- Increases require 24-hour cooling-off period
Session Time Limits
- Control how long you spend per session
- Automatic logout when time expires
- Reality check pop-ups while playing
Loss Limits
- Cap your losses over a set period
- Account paused when limit is reached
- Daily, weekly, and monthly options
Self-Exclusion
- Block yourself from 6 months up to 5 years
- Cannot be reversed during the period
- Covers all UKGC-licensed operators via GamStop
🤝 Get Help & Support
GamCare
Free · Confidential
The leading provider of information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling problems.
BeGambleAware
Independent Charity
Independent charity providing information, advice, and support for problem gambling in the UK.
Website: begambleaware.org
Resources: Self-assessment tools, advice guides
Support: For players and their families
GamStop
National Self-Exclusion
Free service letting you self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling sites in one step.
Gambling Therapy
Global Online Support
Global online support community for problem gamblers and their families, available in multiple languages.
Website: gamblingtherapy.org
Services: Online counselling, support groups
Languages: Multiple language support available
Gordon Moody
Residential Treatment
Specialist residential treatment and therapeutic support for those severely affected by gambling addiction.
Samaritans
Emotional Support · 24/7
Emotional support for anyone in distress, despair, or at risk. Available day and night, completely free.
📋 Quick Self-Assessment
Answer honestly — your responses are private and not stored.
💡 If you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, consider speaking to someone. Call 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) or visit BeGambleAware.org.
💡 Tips for Staying in Control
✅ DO
- ✓ Set a firm budget before you start
- ✓ Only play with money you can afford to lose
- ✓ Use deposit and loss limits at every casino
- ✓ Take regular breaks and set session time reminders
- ✓ Keep gambling fun — treat it as entertainment
- ✓ Seek help early if you notice a problem
❌ DON'T
- ✗ Chase your losses — walk away instead
- ✗ Gamble when you're upset, drunk, or depressed
- ✗ Borrow money or use credit to gamble
- ✗ Think of gambling as a way to make money
- ✗ Lie to loved ones about your gambling
- ✗ Ignore warning signs of problem behaviour
🚨 Need Immediate Help?
If gambling is causing you harm right now, please reach out. Help is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.