Responsible Gambling
Gambling can be an enjoyable pastime, but it carries real risks. This page sets out practical ways to stay in control, where to get help if things go wrong, and what tools are available — including at non GamStop casinos listed on this site.
Know the Warning Signs
Problems with gambling rarely appear overnight. The following patterns are worth watching for in yourself or someone close to you:
- Chasing losses by depositing more to win back what you have spent
- Gambling with money set aside for bills, rent or food
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not gambling
- Lying to family or friends about how much time or money you spend
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Finding it difficult to stop even when you want to
Recognising these signs early makes it significantly easier to act. You do not need to have lost large sums before seeking support.
Tools for Staying in Control
Most reputable casinos offer a range of player-protection tools. Use them as a first line of defence, not a last resort:
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limits | Caps how much you can add to your account in a set period (daily, weekly or monthly) |
| Loss limits | Stops you losing more than a chosen amount within a time frame |
| Session time limits | Ends your session automatically after a set number of minutes or hours |
| Reality checks | Sends periodic on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing |
| Self-exclusion | Blocks your account for a period you choose, from 24 hours to permanent |
| Cool-off periods | A shorter pause — typically 24 hours to six weeks — with no marketing contact |
Contact the casino's support team directly to activate any of these. Good operators make the process straightforward; if a site makes it difficult, treat that as a red flag.
Self-Excluding from Non GamStop Casinos
GamStop is the UK's national self-exclusion register. Registering at gamstop.co.uk applies your exclusion across all UK Gambling Commission-licensed operators simultaneously. Casinos outside that scheme are not bound by it — which means if you are using a non GamStop site and need to stop, you must contact each casino individually.
When contacting a casino to self-exclude, ask for written confirmation, note the date, and keep a record. If you want a complete break from gambling, also consider using a browser-level blocking tool such as Gamban, which prevents access across all devices.
Free Support Organisations in Great Britain
- GamCare — free helpline and live chat: 0808 8020 133 (24 hours, free from UK mobiles and landlines)
- Gamblers Anonymous UK — peer-support meetings across the country
- BeGambleAware — information, self-assessment tools and referrals to treatment: begambleaware.org
- Gordon Moody — residential and online treatment programmes for severe gambling disorder
- NHS Northern Gambling Service — free specialist treatment available to anyone in England
All of the above are confidential and free to use. You do not need a GP referral to contact most of them.
Keeping Gambling in Its Proper Place
A few practical habits reduce the chance of gambling causing harm:
- Set a fixed budget before you start and treat it as spent the moment you deposit it.
- Never gamble under the influence of alcohol or when you are stressed or upset.
- Take regular breaks — leave the session, do something else, then decide whether to return.
- Keep gambling separate from other spending by using a dedicated e-wallet with a pre-loaded balance.
- Tell someone you trust how much time and money you spend — accountability helps.
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