Responsible gambling
Gambling is entertainment with a built-in house edge — it is not a way to make money, solve financial problems, or recover losses. If you are spending more than you planned, chasing losses, or gambling is affecting your mood or relationships, stop and use the resources below.
GAMSTOP — cross-brand self-exclusion
GAMSTOP is a free service that blocks you from all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites for six months, one year, or five years. Registration takes a few minutes. Once active, operators must refuse your account applications and close existing ones. GAMSTOP cannot be reversed early within your chosen period.
Support organisations
- GamCare — free confidential support, live chat, and counselling. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133.
- GambleAware — information, advice, and treatment referrals.
- UK Gambling Commission — licence register, player guidance, and complaint routes.
Practical tools on operator sites
Every UKGC-licensed site must offer deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, and self-exclusion. Set a deposit limit before your first session — not after you have already spent more than intended. Timeout options (24 hours to six weeks) are shorter than GAMSTOP and only apply to that one operator.
About this site
Casino Fact Sheet compares operators but does not provide gambling services. We cannot set limits on your behalf, process exclusions, or access your operator accounts. For account-specific help, contact the operator directly.