Responsible Gaming
Last updated: 1 October 2026
Gambling should be fun
Gambling is a form of entertainment, not a way to make money. Set a budget before you start, never chase losses and never borrow to gamble.
Warning signs
Spending more time or money than intended, hiding gambling from others, feeling anxious when not gambling, or gambling to escape problems can all be signs of harm.
Tools that help
All UKGC-licensed operators provide deposit limits, loss limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion. GamStop lets you self-exclude from every UK-licensed operator in one step. Banks also offer gambling transaction blocks.
Free, confidential support
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7). GamCare: gamcare.org.uk. BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org. Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org.uk. GamStop: gamstop.co.uk.
Under 18s
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble in Great Britain. Parents can use filtering software such as Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol to block gambling content.