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Updated November 2026 · 18+

Responsible Gambling

18+ only. Set your budget before playing, take breaks and stop when gambling is no longer recreational.

18+ only. Gambling involves a risk of losing money and is not a source of income. A small deposit does not make repeated play affordable or safe.

Set limits before you start

  • Use only money you can afford to lose after essential spending.
  • Set a total budget and a time limit; count repeated deposits together.
  • Do not borrow to gamble or try to win back losses.
  • Do not raise your budget just to qualify for a bonus.
  • Stop if gambling affects sleep, work, relationships or financial commitments.

Pause, block or exclude

If gambling is becoming difficult to control, stop depositing and seek support. Ask the operator about its limit, time-out and self-exclusion tools. Availability and coverage differ. Blocking software, bank gambling blocks and self-exclusion can provide additional barriers; none should be presented as a guarantee.

Independent support

GamCare provides gambling support and information. GAMSTOP explains its self-exclusion service and coverage. Visit the services directly for current contact options and eligibility. This page does not claim that any supplied casino participates in a particular scheme.

Supporting someone else

Listen without judgement, avoid lending money for further gambling and seek support for yourself as well. A bank or specialist adviser may help address immediate financial concerns. Do not use another person’s accounts to continue gambling.