Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be treated as paid entertainment, not as a way to make money. Set a budget before playing, avoid chasing losses and never gamble with money needed for bills, rent or other essentials.

Set limits

• Decide a spending limit before depositing.
• Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
• Do not increase stakes to recover previous losses.
• Avoid gambling when stressed, upset or under the influence of alcohol.

Self-exclusion

If you are already using GAMSTOP to stop gambling, do not use international operators to bypass that protection. Contact the operator to use any account-level exclusion tools it offers and seek independent support if gambling is becoming difficult to control.

Get support

UK residents can find free confidential support through established organisations such as GamCare and the National Gambling Helpline. In an urgent financial situation, stop depositing and speak with an appropriate debt-advice service.