18+ only. You must be 18 or over to gamble in the UK. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose, and never chase losses.
Practical tools you can use today
UK-licensed operators are required to offer tools that help you stay in control. It is worth setting these up before you play, not after:
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can pay in over a day, week or month.
- Time-outs — take a short break, from 24 hours up to six weeks, without closing your account.
- Reality checks — on-screen reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Self-exclusion — block yourself from an operator for a longer fixed period.
- GAMSTOP — a free national scheme that blocks you from all UK-licensed gambling sites in one step.
UK support and resources
These independent organisations offer free, confidential help, advice and treatment referrals across the UK. They are not affiliated with us commercially.
