What is GAMSTOP?
GAMSTOP is a free self-exclusion service that blocks you from every online gambling site and app licensed in Great Britain for a period you choose: six months, one year or five years.
By Ryan Jessop. Updated .
Key takeaways
- Free national self-exclusion scheme.
- Covers all GB-licensed online operators.
- Periods: 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- Cannot be cancelled early.
How to register
- Visit the GAMSTOP website.
- Enter your name, date of birth, address and email.
- Choose 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
It can take up to 24 hours to take full effect.
What happens
Licensed sites must stop you signing up or logging in and must not send you marketing, including free spins offers.
When it ends
The exclusion stays in place until you contact GAMSTOP to remove it after the period ends.
Other tools
Deposit limits, time-outs, bank gambling blocks and blocking software can all add protection. See our safer gambling page or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.
Slot figures are developers' published defaults, each confirmed against two sources; your casino may run a lower RTP. Offer terms dated 9 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Is GAMSTOP free?
Yes.
Does GAMSTOP cover betting shops?
No. It covers online sites; land-based schemes are separate.
Can I get free spins while on GAMSTOP?
No. Licensed sites must block you.