Responsible Gaming

Gambling should always be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems.

Stay in control

Set a budget before you start and stick to it. Set a time limit, never chase losses, and avoid gambling when you are stressed, low or have been drinking.

Warning signs

Spending more than you planned, borrowing money to gamble, hiding gambling from others, or feeling anxious when not gambling can all be signs of harm.

Tools at UK operators

Every UKGC-licensed operator must offer deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion. Use them — they work best when set early.

GamStop

GamStop is a free national self-exclusion scheme that blocks you from every UKGC-licensed online gambling operator for a period you choose. Visit gamstop.co.uk.

Free, confidential support

BeGambleAware (begambleaware.org) and the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 offer 24/7 support. Gamblers Anonymous (gamblersanonymous.org.uk) runs peer support meetings across the UK.

Under 18s

Gambling under the age of 18 is illegal. Parents can use filtering software such as Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol to block gambling content on shared devices.

Questions? Email contact@insidecasinoguide.co.uk.