Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be enjoyable — never a source of financial stress or harm. This page provides the tools and support every UK player should know about.
Self-Exclusion with GamStop
GamStop is the UK's free national self-exclusion scheme. Registering blocks you from all UKGC-licensed gambling websites and apps for a minimum of 6 months.
- Covers every UKGC-licensed operator — including all casinos listed on this site
- Minimum exclusion periods: 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years
- Cannot be reversed once activated until the period expires
- Free to use — register at gamstop.co.uk
GamStop works at network level — the exclusion is enforced by operators, not your device. You do not need to contact casinos individually.
Warning Signs
Gambling becomes a problem when it stops being entertainment. Common warning signs include:
- Spending more than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses — betting more to try to win back money
- Borrowing money to gamble or pay gambling debts
- Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble
- Neglecting work, relationships, or responsibilities to gamble
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
- Using gambling to cope with stress, boredom, or negative emotions
If any of these apply to you or someone you know, please reach out to one of the support services below.
Support Services
GamCare
The leading provider of information, advice and support for problem gambling in the UK.
- Helpline: 0808 802 0133 (free, 24/7)
- Live chat at gamcare.org.uk
- Forum and peer support community
- Face-to-face counselling referrals
Gamblers Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share experience and support to help each other recover from a gambling problem.
- Free meetings across the UK
- gamblersanonymous.org.uk
- Online meetings also available
BeGambleAware
Provides information and tools to help people make informed decisions about gambling.
- begambleaware.org
- Online self-assessment tools
- Advice for friends and family
Gordon Moody
Specialist residential and online treatment for gambling addiction — the most intensive support available in the UK.
- gordonmoody.org.uk
- Residential treatment programmes
- Online therapy
Safer Gambling Tools
Every UKGC-licensed casino is required to offer the following tools. Use them proactively — you do not need to have a problem to benefit from limits.
| Tool | What It Does | How to Access |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit Limits | Cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly | Account settings → Responsible Gambling |
| Loss Limits | Cap how much you can lose in a given period | Account settings → Responsible Gambling |
| Session Limits | Set a maximum session length with a countdown reminder | Account settings → Responsible Gambling |
| Reality Check | Periodic pop-up reminding you how long you've played | Account settings → Responsible Gambling |
| Cool-Off / Time Out | Temporarily suspend your account for 24 hours to 6 weeks | Account settings → Self-Exclusion |
| Self-Exclusion | Close your account for a minimum of 6 months | Customer support or account settings |
Blocking Software
As a complement to GamStop, gambling-blocking software prevents access to gambling sites at the device or network level.
- Gamban — blocks thousands of gambling sites and apps on all your devices. Available at gamban.com
- BetBlocker — free browser extension that blocks gambling sites. Available at betblocker.org
- NetNanny / Parental Controls — for households with children, set up network-level blocks on gambling categories
Our Commitment
roseandcrownslaithwaite.co.uk is an independent affiliate site. We only feature UKGC-licensed casinos and we do not target advertising at people who have self-excluded or shown signs of gambling harm.
All casino offers on this site display full terms and conditions, including wagering requirements, time limits, and game restrictions — inline and without hiding them behind tooltips or small print.
We include the BeGambleAware logo and a direct link to GamStop on every page. If you are struggling, please use GamStop before engaging with any promotional offers.