Keep it safer, keep it fun
Gambling can be enjoyable when it stays within your limits. It is not a way to make money, and it always carries risk. If it stops feeling fun, free and confidential help is available.
Last updated: 1 June 2026
Practical steps that help
- Decide on a budget before you start, and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
- Set deposit, loss and time limits in your account — most operators offer them.
- Take regular breaks and use reality-check reminders if they’re available.
- Never chase losses or gamble to recover money you’ve already lost.
- Don’t gamble when you’re upset, stressed or under the influence.
- Keep gambling separate from money you need for everyday life.
Tools you can use right now
Licensed UK operators are required to offer safer gambling tools such as deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. If you want to step away across many sites at once, GAMSTOP lets you self-exclude from licensed online operators in Great Britain through a single registration.
Free support and advice
The organisations below are independent of this site and offer free help. We are not affiliated with them and link to them as official regulator and safer gambling resources.
UK Gambling Commission
The statutory regulator for commercial gambling in Great Britain.
GAMSTOP
Free self-exclusion scheme covering licensed online operators in Great Britain.
GamCare
Free advice, support and a confidential helpline for anyone affected by gambling.
GambleAware
Independent charity funding prevention, education and treatment services.
If you need to talk to someone
If gambling is affecting you or someone close to you, GamCare runs a free, confidential helpline and live chat, and GambleAware can point you towards local treatment and support. There’s no need to wait until things feel serious — reaching out early is always sensible.