Responsible gambling
Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money. It involves risk, and it is easy to spend more than you planned. The tips and resources below can help you keep things in check.
Simple ways to stay in control
- Set a budget you are comfortable losing — and stick to it.
- Set deposit, loss and time limits in your operator account.
- Never chase losses or gamble to recover money.
- Don't gamble when stressed, upset or under the influence.
- Take regular breaks, and treat any winnings as a bonus.
Tools that can help
Most UK operators offer deposit limits, reality checks, cooling-off periods and self-exclusion. If you want to block UK gambling sites in one place, GAMSTOP lets you self-exclude for free.
Help and safer gambling
If gambling stops being fun, support is free and confidential. These UK organisations can help you set limits, take a break or talk things through.
If gambling is affecting you or someone close to you, free and confidential help is available right now. You are not alone, and reaching out early makes a difference. You must be 18 or over to gamble.