Set up self-measures and block yourself in the worst case: Protect your finances and peace of mind

⚠️ Unlike some European countries, the UK doesn’t have a one-click “panic button,” but with these tools — and services like GAMSTOP — you’re always in control of when and how you play.

• Deposit limits: Set a daily, weekly, or monthly cap on how much money you can add to your account. Once you hit the limit, you won’t be able to deposit more until it resets.
• Time-outs and reality checks: Choose to take short breaks from play, or receive on-screen reminders showing how long you’ve been playing and how much you’ve spent.
• Self-exclusion options: If you need a longer break, you can self-exclude from a site for months or years. For maximum protection, GAMSTOP blocks you from all UK-licensed casinos for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
• Loss and wagering limits: Some operators let you set maximum loss or betting limits so you never go beyond your comfort zone.

• The GAMSTOP self-exclusion scheme is the official register in the UK, overseen by the UK Gambling Commission. By signing up, you can block yourself from accessing all licensed online casinos and betting sites for a chosen period of 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
  • Once registered, you won’t be able to create new accounts or use existing ones with UK-licensed operators. This tool is ideal if you want long-term protection from gambling and the peace of mind that temptation won’t catch you off guard.
• MOSES (Betting Shops): The Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Scheme covers high-street bookmakers like Ladbrokes, Coral, and William Hill. You can self-exclude from multiple shops in your area with a single request via 📞 0800 294 2060.
• SENSE (Land-based Casinos): The Self-Enrolment National Self-Exclusion scheme is available in casinos across the UK. Once you register, you’ll be refused entry to all participating casinos.

These tools are designed for long-term protection, giving you the reassurance that online or offline gambling opportunities won’t catch you off guard.

If you’re worried about being tempted to gamble again, you can use blocking software to stop access to gambling websites and apps. These tools are an extra layer of protection alongside self-exclusion schemes like GAMSTOP:

• Gamban: Paid software that blocks access to thousands of gambling websites and apps across all devices where it’s installed. Widely used by UK support services.
• BetBlocker: A free alternative that works in a similar way to Gamban, allowing you to set up restrictions and even time-limited exclusions.
• Net Nanny & Other Filters: While designed mainly for parental control and filtering inappropriate content, tools like Net Nanny can also block access to gambling sites.

Using these apps together with official self-exclusion schemes gives you stronger protection and helps you stay in control.

Most UK-licensed online casinos are required to offer players the option of self-exclusion. You can contact customer support and request that your account be temporarily suspended (time-out) or permanently blocked (self-exclusion).

In many cases, you’ll also find these options directly in your account settings, where you can set the exact period of exclusion — from 24 hours to several years. For broader protection, you can also register with GAMSTOP, which blocks you from all UK-licensed gambling sites for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.

Another option is to block gambling sites directly at the router level or in your browser settings.

• For the router: Log into the router’s administration (you’ll find it in the manual) and set up blocking of URLs associated with gambling.
• For the browser: Use extensions like BlockSite, which allow you to block specific sites.