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Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be entertainment — not a way to make money or escape problems. This page explains the tools available to keep it that way.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- ▸Spending more than you can afford to lose
- ▸Chasing losses with bigger bets
- ▸Hiding gambling activity from family
- ▸Borrowing money to gamble
- ▸Gambling affecting work or relationships
- ▸Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
- ▸Using gambling to cope with stress or anxiety
- ▸Lying about how much time or money you spend
Tools to Stay in Control
Deposit Limits
Every licensed casino and sportsbook must offer deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly). Set these before you start — you can always lower them immediately, but increases take 24–72 hours to take effect.
Session Time Limits
Set a time limit per session. Most platforms will send a notification and can automatically log you out once reached.
Reality Checks
Enable pop-up notifications that show how long you've been playing and your net win/loss for the session. These interrupt autopilot behaviour.
Cooling-Off Period
Take a break of 24 hours to 6 weeks. Your account is suspended temporarily. This is reversible, unlike self-exclusion.
Self-Exclusion
A permanent or long-term ban (typically 6 months to 5 years) from a specific site or all sites in a network. In the US, GamStop (UK) and state-level self-exclusion registries extend this across all participating operators.
Help & Support Resources
1-800-522-4700 · 24/7 · Free & Confidential
Peer support groups worldwide
Free counselling and resources
Forum, webchat, and helpline
Self-exclusion across all UK sites
Online therapy and forums
Our Commitment
- We only recommend sites licensed by recognized gambling authorities
- We deduct points from any site that makes self-exclusion or limit-setting difficult
- We never use language that encourages chasing losses or excessive gambling
- We include responsible gambling disclosures on every bonus offer
- We do not target or accept advertising from unlicensed operators