Responsible Gambling

Gambling can be an enjoyable form of entertainment, but it carries real risks. This page sets out the tools and support available to anyone who feels their gambling is becoming difficult to manage — whether they play at UK-licensed casinos or at casinos not on Gamstop. 18+ only.

Staying in Control

Most people who gamble do so without problems. Keeping it that way usually comes down to a few straightforward habits:

• Set a deposit or loss limit before you play, and stick to it.
• Treat any money you deposit as the cost of entertainment — not as an investment.
• Take regular breaks and avoid gambling when you are tired, stressed or upset.
• Never chase losses. A losing session does not make a winning session more likely.
• Keep track of time. Slots and live tables are designed to feel immersive.
• Do not gamble with money set aside for bills, rent or essentials.

Warning Signs to Watch For

It is not always easy to notice when gambling shifts from leisure to habit. Some signs worth taking seriously:

• Spending more than you planned, or more than you can afford.
• Borrowing money to fund gambling sessions.
• Feeling anxious, irritable or restless when you are not gambling.
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
• Gambling to escape difficult feelings or problems.
• Repeatedly trying to win back money you have lost.

Recognising these patterns early makes them easier to address. Speaking to someone — whether a helpline, a trusted person or a professional — is always a reasonable next step.

Free Support in Great Britain

Self-Exclusion Options

Gamstop is the UK's free self-exclusion scheme. Registering blocks you from all online casinos and betting sites that hold a UK Gambling Commission licence for a minimum of six months. You can register at gamstop.co.uk.

Sites listed on Casinos Not On Gamstop operate outside the Gamstop scheme and are therefore not bound by it. If you wish to self-exclude from any of these casinos, you need to contact each site's customer support team directly and request a self-exclusion. Reputable operators will honour this request promptly and close or restrict your account for the period you specify. Check each site's responsible gambling section for the exact process before you play.

For broader help managing your gambling across multiple sites, tools such as Gamban can block access to gambling websites at the device level — covering both UKGC-licensed and unlicensed sites. A subscription applies.

Setting Limits at Individual Casinos

Most casinos — including those reviewed on this site — offer account-level controls. These typically include:

1. Deposit limits — cap how much you can add to your account per day, week or month.
2. Session time limits — set a maximum duration for each play session.
3. Loss limits — restrict the amount you can lose within a given period.
4. Cooling-off periods — temporarily suspend your account for a set number of days.
5. Self-exclusion — close or freeze your account for a longer term.

Where these tools are available, use them proactively rather than reactively. Contact the casino's support team if you cannot locate the settings.

A Note on Our Role

Casinos Not On Gamstop researches and compares casinos for informational purposes. We are not a gambling operator and we do not provide counselling or clinical support. If you are in crisis or believe you have a serious gambling problem, please contact one of the organisations listed above rather than relying on this page alone. You can also contact us if you have questions about the content on this site.

Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over. Please play within your means.