1 Deposit Limits
Deposit limits allow you to set a maximum daily, weekly, or monthly deposit amount. Under UKGC rules, casinos must apply your requested limit immediately and cannot increase it without a mandatory cooling-off period. This is one of the most effective tools for managing your gambling budget.
2 Session Time Limits and Reality Checks
A session time limit stops your casino session automatically after a set period. Reality checks are pop-up reminders that appear at regular intervals showing how long you've been playing and how much you've won or lost. Both are useful for preventing time from passing unnoticed during play.
3 Self-Exclusion: GamStop and Casino Tools
GamStop is the UK's national self-exclusion scheme. Registering with GamStop excludes you from all UKGC-licensed gambling sites for a minimum of six months, one year, or five years. All UKGC-licensed casinos are legally required to participate. Individual casinos also offer their own self-exclusion options if you want to exclude from one site only.
4 Cooling-Off Periods
A cooling-off period is a short-term break from gambling at a single casino, typically lasting 24 hours to 30 days. It gives you space to reflect without the permanence of full self-exclusion. You can usually set a cooling-off period directly in your account settings.
5 Where to Get Help
If you're concerned about your gambling, free, confidential support is available from BeGambleAware (begambleaware.org), GamCare (gamcare.org.uk), and the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133). The Gambling Therapy service also provides online support. Help is always available.