Responsible gambling

Last updated 16 October 2026

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Gambling should be something you choose to do for fun, with money you can afford to lose. This page covers the tools every UK-licensed site has to offer you, and where to get free help if it stops feeling like your choice.

Is it still under control?

It may be time to stop or get support if any of these sound familiar:

  • You spend more money or time gambling than you meant to.
  • You chase losses, betting more to win back what you have lost.
  • You borrow money or use money meant for bills to gamble.
  • You hide how much you gamble from people close to you.
  • You feel anxious, low or irritable when you are not gambling.

Tools on every UK-licensed site

Every operator we list is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and must give you these controls in your account settings:

  • Deposit limits

    Cap what you can pay in per day, week or month.

  • Reality checks

    Reminders of how long you have been playing.

  • Time-outs

    Lock your account for a short break.

  • Self-exclusion

    Close your account for six months or more.

To block yourself from every UK-licensed gambling site at once, sign up to GamStop. It is free and takes a few minutes. Many UK banks also let you block gambling payments on your card from their app.

Free, confidential support

Under 18s

Gambling is for adults only. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble online in the UK, and every operator we list checks your age and identity before you can play. If a child in your home shares your devices, parental-control and blocking software can stop them reaching gambling sites.

How we list offers

We only list operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, and we show the key terms next to every offer so you can see what is involved before you click. We are paid commission by some operators when you sign up through our links. You can read more in our advertising disclosure.