Safer gambling
Slots are quick and absorbing. These tools and services keep them within limits you set.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours.
- GAMSTOP blocks all UK-licensed sites.
- Set limits before the first spin.
- 18 or over only.
Help now
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours, run by GamCare.
- GamCare: gamcare.org.uk.
- BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org.
- GAMSTOP: gamstop.co.uk.
In immediate danger call 999. Samaritans: 116 123.
Tools at every licensed casino
Deposit limits
Daily, weekly or monthly.
Reality checks
Reminders of time and spend.
Time-outs
A day to six weeks.
Self-exclusion
Six months or more, or everywhere through GAMSTOP.
Plan the session
The slot budget guide turns a budget into spins and time.
Warning signs
- Raising the stake to win back losses.
- Playing longer than planned.
- Depositing again straight after the balance runs out.
- Hiding your play.
Licensed sites only
Only UK-licensed slot sites take part in GAMSTOP and must offer these tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is the helpline free?
Yes: 0808 8020 133.
What is GAMSTOP?
A free national self-exclusion scheme.
Can I limit slot play?
Yes, with deposit limits and time-outs.