2026-03-17 · 5 min · Safer Gambling
Safer Gambling Tools UK Players Can Use Today
Limits, time-outs, self-exclusion, and free support—what each tool does and when to use it.
If gambling is stopping being fun, take action early—small steps help. 18+ only.
Limits
Deposit and time limits are the simplest way to prevent “drift”. Set them before playing.
Time-out vs self-exclusion
- Time-out: a short break on one site.
- GamStop: self-exclude from all UKGC-licensed sites in one go.
Free support
Support is available from BeGambleAware and GamCare.