Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be treated as paid entertainment, not a source of income. Licensed UK operators must provide tools to limit deposits, losses and session time. National schemes exist when play feels difficult to control.

Self-exclusion and limits

GamStop blocks access across UKGC-licensed operators for a chosen period of six months, one year or five years. Individual brands also offer cooling-off periods and account closures through their responsible gambling menus. Deposit limits set under UK rules apply per operator and may take 24 hours to increase after a request.

Warning signs

• Spending more than you planned or chasing losses
• Borrowing money or neglecting bills to fund play
• Hiding gambling activity from family or colleagues
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling

Free confidential support

GamCare operates the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 and provides live chat at gamcare.org.uk. GambleAware funds treatment referrals and publishes safer-play guidance at gambleaware.org.

Play Room Review does not provide counselling or crisis intervention. We link regulators and charities below for direct access.