Staying in control of gambling in the UK

Gambling should be entertainment with a clear limit — not a way to fix financial pressure. Licensed UK operators must provide tools to cap deposits, losses and session time; using them early is easier than chasing losses later.

Self-exclusion with GamStop

GAMSTOP blocks access to UK-licensed gambling sites and apps for six months, one year or five years. Registration is free and covers every operator holding a remote UKGC licence.

Talk to someone

GamCare runs a free National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 and offers live chat. BeGambleAware publishes budgeting guidance and signposts to treatment.

Warning signs

• Spending more than you planned or borrowing to gamble
• Hiding play from family or missing work to gamble
• Chasing losses or feeling restless when not playing

What we do not do

Play Room Folio cannot remove a GamStop registration, refund losses, or intervene with operator accounts. We list comparison information only.