Responsible Gaming
Gambling should be entertainment paid for out of money you can afford to lose. When it stops being that, help is free, confidential and available right now.
National Gambling Helpline
Free, 24/7, confidential. Call 0808 8020 133 or live chat at gamcare.org.uk.
GamStop
Free self-exclusion from every UK-licensed online operator for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. Register at gamstop.co.uk.
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support meetings across the UK, in person and online. Find one at gamblersanonymous.org.uk.
Bank Blocks
Most UK banks - Monzo, Starling, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and others - offer a free gambling block on debit cards from within the app.
Blocking Software
Gamban and BetBlocker block gambling websites and apps on every device. Free access is available through the National Gambling Helpline.
Tools Every Licensed Casino Must Offer
- Deposit limits - daily, weekly or monthly caps. Decreases apply immediately; increases have a 24-hour cooling-off period.
- Reality checks - on-screen reminders of how long you have been logged in.
- Time-outs - short breaks from 24 hours to six weeks.
- Self-exclusion - a minimum six-month lock-out, plus GamStop for all UK operators at once.
- Account history - a full record of deposits, stakes and withdrawals.
Warning Signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned.
- Chasing losses or borrowing to gamble.
- Hiding gambling from family or friends.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you cannot gamble.
- Gambling to escape problems or difficult feelings.
If any of these feel familiar, take a free, anonymous self-assessment at BeGambleAware or call the helpline. Reaching out early makes a real difference.
Under 18s
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble in Great Britain. This website is for adults only. Parents can use free filtering tools such as Net Nanny or the built-in parental controls on iOS, Android and Windows to block gambling content.
Our Commitment
Brief Casino Review displays 18+ warnings and safer-gambling links on every page, never targets under-18s or self-excluded individuals, never promotes gambling as a solution to financial problems, and rates operators partly on the quality of their safer-gambling tools.