Responsible Gaming

Gamble for entertainment

Gambling should be an occasional form of entertainment, never a way to make money or solve financial problems. Only spend what you can afford to lose and set a budget before you start.

Warning signs

Chasing losses, borrowing to gamble, hiding gambling from others, or feeling anxious when not gambling can be signs of harm. If any of these sound familiar, please seek support.

Tools that help

Every UKGC-licensed operator must offer deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion. GamStop lets you self-exclude from all UK-licensed operators at once, free of charge.

Free, confidential support

National Gambling Helpline (GamCare): 0808 8020 133, 24/7. BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org. GamStop: gamstop.co.uk. Gamblers Anonymous UK: gamblersanonymous.org.uk.

Under 18s

Gambling by anyone under 18 is illegal in the UK. Parents can use filtering software such as Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol to restrict access on shared devices.