Safer Gambling

Build your control setup before you play

• Deposit limits: set a hard cap for daily, weekly, or monthly spending. Raise limits slowly and never while emotional.
• Time limits: define session length in advance and use reminders to break automatic play loops.
• Loss limits: if available, configure a maximum loss point so a rough run cannot escalate unexpectedly.
• Cooling-off periods: use short account pauses when play stops feeling deliberate.
• Self-exclusion: apply full exclusion when gambling causes stress, debt pressure, or secrecy around spending.

These settings work best when combined. A deposit cap controls spend, a time limit controls exposure, and a cooling-off break creates decision space. If you find yourself bypassing one control repeatedly, move to stronger protections quickly.

UK support services

Professional help is available and confidential. If gambling no longer feels manageable, contact one of the services below.

• GAMSTOP: national online self-exclusion for UK gambling sites. https://www.gamstop.co.uk/
• GamCare: information, tools, and counselling pathways. https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
• BeGambleAware: guidance, assessment tools, and referral options. https://www.begambleaware.org/
• Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential support).

18+ ONLY