Responsible Gambling
Staying in control
Gambling should be entertainment, not a source of income or a way to deal with financial pressure. Every UK-licensed casino is required by law to offer tools that help you set limits and stay in control.
GAMSTOP
The free national self-exclusion scheme. Register once to be excluded from all UK-licensed online casinos simultaneously. Takes effect within 24 hours.
Visit website ↗GamCare
Free information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling. National helpline available 24/7: 0808 8020 133.
Visit website ↗GambleAware
Provides education, advice, and treatment referrals. GambleAware funds free treatment services across the UK.
Visit website ↗UK Gambling Commission
The independent regulator for gambling in Great Britain. Use their website to verify any casino licence before registering.
Visit website ↗Tools available at every UK-licensed casino
UK law requires all licensed casinos to provide the following responsible gambling tools, free of charge:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit per day, week, or month.
- Loss limits — cap how much you can lose in a given period.
- Session time limits — set a reminder or hard stop after a set amount of time.
- Reality checks — pop-up reminders during play showing how long you have been logged in.
- Self-exclusion — request a break from the casino for a defined period or permanently.
- Account closure — you have the right to close your account at any time.
These tools are usually found in the account settings or responsible gambling section of each casino. If you cannot find them, contact the casino's customer support directly.
Warning signs to watch for
Gambling can become a problem gradually. The following are common signs that gambling may be getting out of hand:
- Spending more time or money on gambling than you planned
- Chasing losses — gambling more to try to win back money you have lost
- Thinking about gambling frequently, even when not playing
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, or low mood
- Keeping gambling activity secret from friends or family
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
If any of these sound familiar, free and confidential support is available. You do not need to be in crisis to reach out.
Self-exclusion with GAMSTOP
GAMSTOP is a free national self-exclusion service. Registering with GAMSTOP excludes you from all online casinos and betting sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission — a single registration covers every UK-licensed operator simultaneously.
You can choose an exclusion period of 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years. Once registered, the exclusion cannot be reversed before the chosen period has expired.
Get help now
Free, confidential support is available right now:
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7, run by GamCare)
- GamCare online chat: gamcare.org.uk
- GambleAware: gambleaware.org
- Gamblers Anonymous UK: gamblersanonymous.org.uk
A note from us
WagerWindow does not benefit from problem gambling. We include responsible gambling information across this website because we believe it is the right thing to do, not because it is required. If you have any concerns about gambling activity — your own or someone else's — please use the resources above. They exist to help.