Safer gambling
Slots are the fastest form of gambling. These tools and services keep that speed under your control.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours.
- GAMSTOP blocks all UK-licensed sites.
- Set limits before the first spin.
- 18 or over only.
Help now
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours, run by GamCare.
- GamCare: gamcare.org.uk.
- BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org.
- GAMSTOP: gamstop.co.uk.
In immediate danger call 999. Samaritans: 116 123.
Why speed matters
A spin takes seconds. At the UK minimum, an hour allows 1,440 of them. The spin calculator shows what that means for a budget.
Tools at every licensed casino
Deposit limits
Daily, weekly or monthly.
Reality checks
Reminders of time and spend.
Time-outs
A day to six weeks.
Self-exclusion
Six months or more, or everywhere through GAMSTOP.
Warning signs
- Raising your stake to win back losses.
- Playing longer than planned.
- Depositing again straight after a balance runs out.
- Hiding your play.
Habits that help
- Fix a budget and a time first.
- Choose a stake that gives the budget plenty of spins.
- Withdraw wins.
- Never play to change your mood.
Only UK-licensed sites take part in GAMSTOP.
Frequently asked questions
Is the helpline free?
Yes: 0808 8020 133.
What is GAMSTOP?
A free national self-exclusion scheme.
Can I set a limit on slots?
Yes, deposit limits at every licensed site.