Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment, not a source of income or a way to solve financial problems. If gambling stops being enjoyable, it's time to stop. The resources below provide immediate support.

How Do You Recognise Problem Gambling?

Problem gambling affects roughly 0.5% of the UK adult population, according to the Health Survey for England 2021 commissioned by NHS Digital. The behavioural patterns below are recognised warning signs of gambling harm.

• Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
• Chasing losses by increasing bets after losing
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to stop
• Neglecting work, relationships, or responsibilities because of gambling
• Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble

If any of these apply to you or someone you know, contact one of the organisations below.

Where Can You Get Support?

How Does Self-Exclusion Work?

Every UKGC-licensed casino has to offer self-exclusion tools under the Gambling Commission's Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice. Self-exclusion lets you block your own account for a set period. Three tiers are available to UK players.

• GamStop (online): Blocks all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites simultaneously. Choose 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
• MOSES (in-person): Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Scheme for land-based casinos and betting shops.
• Individual operator tools: Deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, and cooling-off periods are available in your casino account settings.

How Can You Keep Gambling Safe?

Responsible gambling requires active management of time, money, and emotional state. The practices below reduce the risk of gambling harm.

• Set a budget before you start and don't exceed it
• Set a time limit for each session
• Don't gamble when drunk, stressed, or upset
• Don't borrow money to gamble
• Take regular breaks
• Treat gambling as entertainment, not as a way to make money

What Are the Age Verification Requirements?

You must be 18 or over to gamble in the UK. All UKGC-licensed casinos have to verify your age and identity before allowing deposits or play. CashSpins.co.uk is an 18+ site. If you're under 18, leave this site now.