Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment you can afford, never a way to make money. If it stops feeling that way, help is free, confidential and a few clicks away.

Strictly 18+

This site and every operator we list are for adults aged 18 and over. Underage gambling is illegal in the UK. Keep your account details private and never let anyone under 18 use your login or devices to gamble.

A few honest ground rules

Set a budget before you play and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
Only ever stake money you can comfortably afford to lose.
Don't chase losses — trying to win it back is how small problems grow.
Take regular breaks and don't gamble when stressed, bored or low.
Never borrow money or use funds meant for bills to gamble.

Tools you can switch on today

Every UK-licensed operator must offer practical controls. You'll usually find them in the account or “safer gambling” section:

Deposit limits — cap how much you can pay in per day, week or month.
Time-outs — a short cooling-off period from a day up to several weeks.
Reality checks — on-screen reminders of how long you've been playing.
Self-exclusion — lock yourself out of an operator for a longer fixed period.

UK support and resources

Independent organisations — not operators, not us.

UK Gambling Commission

Check whether an operator holds a valid Great Britain licence.

GAMSTOP

Block yourself from licensed sites across Great Britain in one place.

GamCare

Free confidential help, including the National Gambling Helpline.

GambleAware

Guidance on staying in control and where to find treatment.

Block yourself across all licensed sites

GAMSTOP is a free service that lets you self-exclude from every online operator licensed in Great Britain in one go. Register once and you're blocked across the board for the period you choose.

Talk to someone, free and confidential

The National Gambling Helpline, run by GamCare, is open 24/7 on 0808 8020 133 with free, confidential advice. GambleAware offers guidance and a directory of treatment, and the Gambling Commission lets you check that an operator is properly licensed before you deposit.

If you or someone close to you is struggling, reaching out early makes a real difference. None of these services cost anything, and you don't have to wait until things feel serious to use them.