Responsible Gambling Guide
Play Responsibly – 18+ Only
Age Restriction: Online gambling is restricted to adults aged 18 and over in the UK. All operators featured on this website require age verification before allowing access to gambling services.
Responsible Gambling: If you feel that gambling is affecting your life negatively, please seek help immediately. All UK-licensed operators provide responsible gambling tools including:
- Deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Time limits and session reminders
- Loss limits
- Self-exclusion options
- Reality checks and break reminders
Self-Exclusion: If you need to stop gambling, you can use GAMSTOP, a free self-exclusion service for all UK-licensed gambling operators. Visit gamstop.co.uk to register.
Setting Limits
All UK-licensed gambling operators provide tools to help you set limits on your gambling activity:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit
- Time Limits: Set limits on how long you can play in a session
- Loss Limits: Set limits on how much you can lose in a specific time period
- Wager Limits: Set limits on how much you can bet
Time-Out and Break Options
If you need a short break from gambling, you can use time-out options:
- Short Time-Out: Take a break for 24 hours, 48 hours, or 7 days
- Reality Checks: Receive reminders about how long you've been playing
- Session Reminders: Get notifications about your gambling session duration
Self-Exclusion via GAMSTOP
GAMSTOP is a free self-exclusion service that allows you to exclude yourself from all UK-licensed gambling operators for a period of 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
Once you register with GAMSTOP, you will be excluded from all UK-licensed gambling sites and apps. This exclusion cannot be reversed during the chosen period.
To register for GAMSTOP, visit gamstop.co.uk
Age Verification
All UK-licensed gambling operators are required to verify that you are 18 or over before allowing you to gamble. This verification process may include:
- Providing proof of identity
- Providing proof of address
- Age verification checks
If you are under 18, you cannot legally gamble online in the UK.
Risk Disclaimer
Online gambling involves risk. You may lose money when gambling online. Never gamble more than you can afford to lose.
Gambling should be treated as entertainment, not as a way to make money or solve financial problems.
If you feel that gambling is becoming a problem, please seek help immediately using the resources provided above.
Getting Help
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available:
- BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org - Free, confidential advice and support
- Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org - Global support service
- GamCare: gamcare.org.uk - Free support and advice
- GAMSTOP: gamstop.co.uk - Self-exclusion service