Responsible gambling

Keep it fun — a few simple rules

• Set a budget and only ever bet money you can comfortably afford to lose.
• Set time and deposit limits — most licensed operators let you cap deposits, losses and session time in your account settings.
• Never chase losses. Trying to win back money is the fastest way to lose more.
• Don't bet while upset, bored or under the influence.
• Take regular breaks and keep gambling as one hobby among others.
• Treat any winnings as a bonus, not income you rely on.

Warning signs of problem gambling

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:

• Spend more time or money than you intended, or bet more to feel the same excitement.
• Chase losses or borrow money, sell things, or fall behind on bills to gamble.
• Feel anxious, guilty or irritable about your gambling, or hide it from others.
• Neglect work, studies, family or friends because of betting.

If any of these feel familiar, you don't have to deal with it alone — the services below are free and confidential.

Tools to take a break

• Deposit & loss limits — available in your account with any licensed operator.
• Time-out / cool-off — lock your account for 24 hours up to 6 weeks.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself for 6 months or longer. In the UK, GAMSTOP excludes you from all licensed operators at once.
• Blocking software — Gamban and similar tools block gambling sites and apps on your devices.

Free, confidential help

Protecting under-18s

Gambling by anyone under 18 is illegal. If children use your devices, consider parental-control and blocking tools such as Gamban, and keep account details private.

Last updated: July 2026