Responsible Gaming
Last updated: 1 October 2026
Gambling should be entertainment
Treat gambling as a paid form of entertainment, never as a way to make money or solve financial problems. Only spend what you can afford to lose.
Warning signs
You may need support if you spend more than you planned, chase losses, borrow money to gamble, hide gambling from others, or feel anxious or low because of it.
Tools that help
Every UKGC-licensed operator must offer deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion. Set limits before you start. GamStop lets you self-exclude from all UK-licensed online operators in one step.
Free, confidential support
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7). BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org. GamStop: gamstop.co.uk. Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org.uk. GamCare: gamcare.org.uk.
Protecting minors
Gambling is illegal for anyone under 18. Use parental control software such as Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol to block gambling content on shared devices.