Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment, not a source of income or a way to solve financial problems. If gambling stops being enjoyable, it is time to stop. The resources below provide immediate support.

Recognising Problem Gambling

Problem gambling affects approximately 0.5% of the UK adult population. Warning signs include:

• Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
• Chasing losses by increasing bets after losing
• Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or restless when trying to stop
• Neglecting work, relationships, or responsibilities because of gambling
• Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble

If any of these apply to you or someone you know, contact one of the organisations below.

Support Organisations

Self-Exclusion

Every UKGC-licensed casino is required to offer self-exclusion tools. These allow you to block your own account for a set period. Options include:

• GamStop (online): Blocks all UKGC-licensed online gambling sites simultaneously. Choose 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
• MOSES (in-person): Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Scheme for land-based casinos and betting shops.
• Individual operator tools: Deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, and cooling-off periods are available in your casino account settings.

Keeping Gambling Safe

• Set a budget before you start and do not exceed it
• Set a time limit for each session
• Do not gamble when drunk, stressed, or upset
• Do not borrow money to gamble
• Take regular breaks
• Treat gambling as entertainment, not as a way to make money

Age Verification

You must be 18 or over to gamble in the UK. All UKGC-licensed casinos are required to verify your age and identity before allowing deposits or play. CashSpins.co.uk is an 18+ site. If you are under 18, leave this site now.