Gambling is entertainment with a built-in house edge — not a way to earn money or fix financial problems. If you are playing beyond your means, chasing losses or hiding gambling from people close to you, stop and use the resources below.
GAMSTOP — UK-wide self-exclusion
Free service covering every UKGC-licensed online operator. Register at gamstop.co.uk with your name, date of birth and address. Minimum exclusion period is six months; you cannot reverse it early. GAMSTOP covers online gambling only — not betting shops, arcades or the National Lottery.
Deposit and time limits
Every UK-licensed operator must offer deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders and self-exclusion tools in your account settings. Set these before you deposit, not after a bad session. Limits take effect immediately; raising them usually involves a cooling-off period of at least 24 hours.
Support organisations
Signs gambling may be a problem
- Spending more than you planned or borrowing to gamble
- Neglecting work, family or bills because of gambling
- Chasing losses with bigger bets
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- Lying about how much time or money you spend
Under 18
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble in the UK. All operators listed on The Player Edition require age verification before play.
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