🇬🇧 UK — Free Help & Self-Exclusion
If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, these UK services are free and confidential:
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 — Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- GamStop (UK National Self-Exclusion): gamstop.co.uk — Register once to block yourself from all UKGC-licensed online casinos
- BeGambleAware — Free information, advice, and support
- GamCare — Free counselling, support groups, and treatment
- Gambling Therapy — Free online support service
Gambling Should Be Entertainment, Not Income
Gambling should be fun and entertaining. It should never be seen as a way to make money or solve financial problems. The odds always favour the house over the long term.
Set Limits Before You Play
- Deposit Limits: All UKGC-licensed casinos must offer deposit limit tools — use them
- Time Limits: Set a session time limit and stick to it
- Loss Limits: Decide your maximum loss before you start, not during
- Reality Checks: Enable on-screen reminders of how long you've been playing
- Cool-Off Periods: Take a break from gambling using the casino's cool-off tool
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Spending more money or time gambling than you can afford
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or irritable when not gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money lost
- Neglecting work, relationships, or personal responsibilities
GamStop — UK Self-Exclusion
GamStop is a free national self-exclusion scheme for UK players. When you register, all UKGC-licensed online casinos are legally required to close your account and block you from opening a new one. Registration takes 5 minutes at gamstop.co.uk.
18+ Only
You must be at least 18 years old to gamble in the UK. All UKGC-licensed casinos are required to verify the age of their customers. If you are under 18, please leave this site immediately.
Need Help Now?
Call free: 0808 8020 133 — National Gambling Helpline, 24/7, completely free from UK landlines and mobiles.