Responsible gambling
Gambling is paid entertainment, not a way to make money. The house edge means losses are the expected outcome over time. If you are playing to recover losses or cover bills, stop and use the resources below.
GamStop — multi-operator self-exclusion
GamStop is a free UK service that blocks your access to all UKGC-licensed gambling sites for six months, one year, or five years. Registration takes a few minutes at gamstop.co.uk. It covers online casinos, sportsbooks, and bingo sites simultaneously.
Deposit and loss limits
Every UK-licensed operator must let you set daily, weekly, and monthly deposit limits in your account settings. Decreases apply immediately; increases require a cooling-off period (usually 24 hours). Set limits before your first deposit, not after a losing session.
Reality checks and session timers
Most operators offer pop-up reminders at intervals you choose (e.g. every 30 or 60 minutes). Enable these in account settings. They do not stop play automatically but break the trance state that leads to overspending.
Free support organisations
- GamCare — Free helpline 0808 8020 133, live chat, and face-to-face counselling. gamcare.org.uk
- GambleAware — Information and signposting to local treatment. gambleaware.org
- National Gambling Helpline — 0808 8020 133 (same number as GamCare, free and confidential).
What Gaming Review Desk does not do
We are a comparison site, not a treatment provider. We cannot block your accounts, reverse transactions, or intervene with operators on your behalf. For account-level issues, contact the operator directly or escalate via the UK Gambling Commission.