Stay in control — and know where help is
Gambling should be a form of entertainment that you can afford, not a way to make money. If it ever stops feeling that way, free and confidential UK support is always available.
18+ only. Online gambling in Great Britain is restricted to adults aged 18 and over. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never chase losses.
Free UK support services
These independent organisations are not run by operators and not run by us. They are the right places to turn for advice, tools and treatment.
Gambling CommissionThe statutory regulator for gambling in Great Britain. Check whether an operator holds a licence.Visit resource →
GAMSTOPA free self-exclusion service that blocks access to participating Great Britain online operators.Visit resource →
GamCareFree information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harm, including a helpline.Visit resource →
GambleAwareAn independent charity funding treatment, prevention and the National Gambling Helpline.Visit resource →The National Gambling Helpline
The National Gambling Helpline, run by GamCare, is free and open 24 hours a day on 0808 8020 133. You can also use their live chat. Whether you are worried about your own gambling or someone else's, trained advisers can talk it through without judgement.
Tools you can switch on yourself
Every licensed Great Britain operator has to offer player-protection tools. You do not need a reason to use them, and turning them on is a sign of control, not a problem.
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can pay in per day, week or month.
- Time-outs — lock yourself out for a short, fixed period to take a break.
- Reality checks — on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Loss and session limits — set ceilings before you start, not after.
- Self-exclusion — close access for a longer period when you need distance.
Block every UK site at once
GAMSTOP is a free service that lets you self-exclude from all online gambling companies licensed in Great Britain in one step. Once registered, participating operators must prevent you from gambling for the period you choose.
Signs worth taking seriously
It is worth pausing if you notice any of these in yourself or someone close to you:
- Spending more time or money than you planned, or than you can afford.
- Chasing losses, or gambling to escape stress, boredom or low mood.
- Borrowing money, or hiding how much you gamble from people around you.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or guilty about gambling.
None of these mean anything is wrong with you, and reaching out early makes a real difference. The services above are there precisely for these moments.
Our position is simple.We will never suggest gambling as a way to make money, and no review on this site implies a guaranteed win or payout. Please keep it fun, and stop when it isn't.