Responsible Gambling

Responsible gambling — keeping play in proportion

Online casino entertainment is a leisure pursuit, not an income strategy. This page sets out the tools, the warning signs, and the support available if you or someone you know needs help.

The basic rule

Only gamble with money you can afford to lose, and only treat it as the cost of entertainment — the same way you would treat the cost of a theatre ticket or a meal out. If the experience stops being entertainment, stop.

Tools every reputable platform offers

• Deposit limits. Set daily, weekly, or monthly maximums on the funds you can move into an account.
• Loss limits. Cap the total losses you can incur over a chosen period.
• Session timers and reality checks. Periodic prompts that show elapsed time and net result.
• Cool-off periods. Lock yourself out for hours, days, or weeks.
• Self-exclusion. Long-term or permanent account closure with the operator.

Warning signs

• Gambling for longer than you intended.
• Chasing losses — staking more to recover what’s gone.
• Hiding play from people close to you.
• Using money meant for bills, rent, or essentials.
• Feeling irritated or anxious when not playing.

Free, confidential support

If any of this resonates — for you or for someone you know — please reach out to one of the following:

• GamCare — UK national gambling helpline and live chat (free, confidential, 24/7).
• BeGambleAware — advice, tools, and treatment referrals across England, Scotland, and Wales.
• Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings in person and online.
• GAMSTOP — free national self-exclusion scheme for UK-licensed operators.