Responsible Gambling
Betting should only ever be entertainment. These free tools and support services help keep it that way.
Free Tools on Every Licensed Site
All UKGC-licensed bookmakers must provide these tools. Using them is a sign of a smart bettor, not a problem.
Spending Limits
Every UKGC-licensed site lets you set daily, weekly or monthly limits on your betting activity. Set them when you sign up — it takes under a minute.
Reality Checks
On-screen reminders that show how long you've been logged in. A simple nudge that helps sessions stay intentional.
Time-Outs
Need a short break? Lock yourself out of your account for 24 hours up to 6 weeks. The bookmaker must honour it.
Self-Exclusion
Exclude yourself from an individual site for 6 months or more, or use GAMSTOP to block access to every UK-licensed site at once.
Signs to Watch For
If any of these feel familiar, it's worth talking to someone — support is free and confidential.
- Betting more than you planned, or more often than you'd like
- Chasing losses or betting to feel better
- Hiding your betting from family or friends
- Borrowing to bet, or neglecting bills to keep betting
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you're not betting
Where to Get Support
All services below are free, confidential and available to anyone in the UK.
GambleAware ↗
Free information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling, including a live chat service.
National Gambling Helpline ↗
Run by GamCare. Call 0808 8020 133 — free, confidential, and open 24 hours a day, every day.
GAMSTOP ↗
Free self-exclusion scheme that blocks you from all UK-licensed online gambling sites in one registration.
Gordon Moody ↗
Specialist residential treatment and recovery support for those seriously affected by gambling.
You must be 18 or over to gamble in the UK.
If you're struggling, call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133 — open 24/7.