Responsible Gambling

Know the Warning Signs

Gambling problems can affect anyone. The earlier they are identified, the easier they are to address. Common warning signs include:

• Spending more than you can afford to lose
• Chasing losses — placing larger bets to recover previous losses
• Gambling affecting relationships, work, or mental health
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or preoccupied when not gambling

Self-Exclusion — Your Options

GamStop (Recommended)

GamStop is a free self-exclusion scheme backed by the UK Gambling Commission. Registering excludes you from all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites — including all operators listed on AlbionGambit — for a minimum period of 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.

Registration takes under 5 minutes at gamstop.co.uk. Once registered, operators cannot reactivate your account during the exclusion period.

Operator Self-Exclusion

Each UKGC-licensed operator is required to offer a self-exclusion option within your account settings. This excludes you from that specific operator only. You can find the self-exclusion option under Account Settings → Responsible Gambling → Self-Exclude.

Gamban (Blocking Software)

Gamban is a paid device-level blocking tool that prevents access to gambling websites across all your devices. It complements GamStop by blocking access at the device level.

Deposit Limits & Cooling-Off

Every UKGC-licensed operator must offer deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly) and a cooling-off period. Under UKGC rules:

• Decreasing a deposit limit takes effect immediately
• Increasing a limit requires a 24-hour cooling-off period
• Cooling-off periods (temporarily suspending your account) range from 1 day to 6 weeks

Reality Checks

Reality check reminders alert you to how long you have been playing and how much you have wagered. Most UKGC operators offer reminders every 15 minutes to 1 hour. We recommend enabling these if you play online casino games.

Free Support Organisations

Last reviewed: 27 May 2026