Responsible gambling
Gambling is entertainment, not income. The house edge means most players lose over time. If you are spending money you need for bills, chasing losses, or hiding how much you play from people close to you, stop and use the resources below.
Free UK support
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
- GAMSTOP: Free self-exclusion across all UK-licensed online operators. Register at gamstop.co.uk
- GamCare: Counselling and support at gamcare.org.uk
Tools on licensed sites
Every UKGC-licensed operator must offer deposit limits, loss limits, session time reminders, and self-exclusion. Set these in your account settings before you deposit — not after a bad session. Cooling-off periods (24 hours to six weeks) are also available on most sites.
Under 18?
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble in the UK. All operators listed on UK Union Jack Play require age verification before play.