Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be fun. If it isn't, help is free and confidential.
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Set a budget
Decide what you can afford to lose before you start, and stick to it.
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Set a time limit
Use reality checks and take regular breaks away from the screen.
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Never chase losses
Trying to win back losses usually leads to bigger losses.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than you intended
- Borrowing money or missing bills to gamble
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when not gambling
- Hiding gambling from friends or family
Tools that help
All UKGC-licensed operators must offer deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion. You can also install blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker, and ask your bank to block gambling transactions.
Free UK support
- GamStop — free national self-exclusion from all UK licensed operators: gamstop.co.uk
- BeGambleAware — advice and the National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133 (24/7): begambleaware.org
- GamCare — free counselling and live chat: gamcare.org.uk
- Gamblers Anonymous UK — local peer support meetings: gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Protecting minors
Gambling is for adults aged 18+ only. If you share a device with children, use parental control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio, and never leave accounts logged in.