Safer gambling
Safer gambling means keeping gambling as entertainment — never a way to make money or solve problems. Here’s how to stay in control, and where to get free, confidential help.
Our safer gambling rules
- Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
- Set a deposit limit when you sign up — every UK-licensed casino must offer one.
- Never chase losses.
- Take regular breaks and don’t gamble when you’re stressed, upset or have been drinking.
- Treat casino offers as entertainment, not income.
Warning signs
Spending more than you planned, borrowing to gamble, hiding gambling from people close to you, or feeling anxious when you’re not gambling can all be signs it’s time to stop and talk to someone.
Free, confidential help
Read our guide to safer gambling tools every UK player should know.
Under 18?
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble in the UK. This site is intended for adults only. Parents can use filtering software such as Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol to block gambling sites.
Safer gambling tools at UK casinos
Every casino licensed by the UK Gambling Commission must offer safer gambling tools. You can set deposit limits, take a time-out, turn on reality checks that remind you how long you’ve played, or self-exclude for six months or more. GAMSTOP lets you block every UK-licensed site in one step, and many banks let you block gambling payments from your app.
Using these tools isn’t a sign of a problem — it’s simply good practice, in the same way you might budget for a night out. Read our full guide to safer gambling tools for step-by-step advice.