Responsible gambling

Gambling should be entertainment with a fixed budget — not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. If it stops feeling fun, help is available free of charge in the UK.

Setting limits

Licensed UK operators must offer deposit limits, loss limits, session timers and reality checks. Set these before your first bet, not after a losing streak. Limits on mobile apps are usually found in account settings or the responsible gambling menu.

GamStop

GamStop is a free service that blocks you from all UK-licensed online gambling sites for a period you choose (minimum six months). Registration takes a few minutes and applies across every device.

Warning signs

• Spending more than you planned or chasing losses
• Borrowing money or hiding gambling from family
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
• Neglecting work, study or relationships because of play time

Getting help

GamCare offers live chat, phone support and face-to-face counselling. GambleAware provides information and treatment referrals. The National Gambling Helpline is 0808 8020 133.

Reel Clipboard is a comparison site only. We cannot block your accounts or adjust operator limits — contact the operator or GamStop directly.