Responsible Gambling

Know the signs

Gambling problems can develop gradually and affect anyone. Some signs to look out for include: spending more than you planned, chasing losses, borrowing money to gamble, feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling, or hiding your gambling from others.

None of these signs make you a bad person. They are indicators that something has shifted, and reaching out is the most practical thing you can do.

Practical steps

• Set deposit limits — all UKGC-licenced casinos are required to offer deposit, loss, and session time limits. Use them before you start playing, not after.
• Take a break — you can set cooling-off periods through any licenced casino's responsible gambling settings.
• Self-exclude — GAMSTOP lets you exclude from all UK-licenced online gambling sites at once. It is free and takes a few minutes to register.
• Talk to someone — GamCare's helpline is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day on 0808 802 0133.
• Review your finances — if gambling has caused financial difficulty, StepChange (stepchange.org) offers free debt advice.

This site does not encourage gambling

SlotDispatch is a comparison website. We provide information to help informed adults make their own choices. We do not suggest gambling as a way to make money, solve financial problems, or as entertainment appropriate for everyone. Gambling is a form of paid entertainment that involves financial risk.