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Responsible gambling and support

Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. This page brings together the tools and free, confidential support available to anyone in the UK. If gambling has stopped being fun, please reach out — help works, and it is free.

Non-GamStop sites and your safety

Read this first. The operators reviewed on this site are licensed offshore and are not part of GamStop, the UK's national self-exclusion scheme. If you registered with GamStop to stop gambling, non-GamStop sites deliberately fall outside that protection — using them undermines the decision you made to keep yourself safe. They also lack UKGC affordability checks, deposit caps and dispute resolution. Please consider whether these sites are right for you, and speak to one of the services below if you are unsure.

Set your own limits

How to set a deposit limit or self-exclude in 5 steps

If you want to take back control, here is exactly how — on both UKGC and offshore sites.

  1. Log in and open account settings — find the ‘Responsible Gambling’, ‘Limits’ or ‘Account’ section, usually under your profile menu.
  2. Set a deposit or loss limit — choose a daily, weekly or monthly cap you can afford. On offshore sites this applies to that one site only, so repeat it everywhere you play.
  3. Add a time-out if you need a break — a cooling-off period of 24 hours to several weeks stops you logging in without closing the account.
  4. Self-exclude if gambling is a problem — request self-exclusion from each site directly. For UKGC sites, register once with GAMSTOP to exclude from all of them at once.
  5. Install blocking software — Gamban or BetBlocker block gambling sites — including offshore ones GAMSTOP does not cover — across all your devices.

If you self-excluded to stop gambling, please do not use non-GamStop sites. Call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.

Free, confidential support

BeGambleAware.org GamCare GAMSTOP Gambling Therapy Gamblers Anonymous

Signs it may be a problem

Chasing losses, gambling more than you can afford, borrowing to gamble, lying about gambling, or feeling anxious or low when you try to stop. If any of these sound familiar, contact one of the services above today. You will not be judged, and support is free.

You must be 18 or over to gamble. Never gamble under the influence, when upset, or with money needed for essentials.

Gambling involves risk. You must be 18+. These operators are licensed offshore and are not regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. When the fun stops, stop — visit BeGambleAware.org or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.