Gamble Responsibly. Stay in Control.
Gambling should always be fun and entertaining — not a way to make money or escape problems. If it ever stops being fun, there is always help available.
Our Commitment to Safe Gambling
At The British Bookie, we take responsible gambling seriously. We only feature bookmakers that are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and that provide comprehensive responsible gambling tools to their customers.
We never market gambling products to anyone under 18, and we prominently display 18+ warnings throughout our site. We actively promote responsible gambling resources and encourage all bettors to use the tools available to them.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognising the signs early is the first step to getting help.
Gambling with money you can't afford to lose
Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
Chasing losses by betting more to win back what you've lost
Gambling interfering with work, relationships, or daily life
Feeling irritable or anxious when not gambling
Lying to friends and family about your gambling
Spending more time and money than you planned
Feeling a compulsion to gamble that's hard to control
If you recognise any of these signs in yourself or someone you know, please seek help immediately.
Tools to Stay in Control
All UKGC-licensed bookmakers must offer these tools by law.
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limits on your bookmaker accounts to control how much you spend. Most UKGC-licensed operators are required to offer these.
Time Limits & Reality Checks
Use time limits and session reminders to avoid spending more time gambling than intended. Regular reality checks help you stay in control.
Cooling Off Periods
Take a short break from gambling with a cooling-off period of 24 hours, 1 week, or 1 month without closing your account.
Self-Exclusion
Exclude yourself from individual bookmakers or all UKGC-licensed sites via GamStop for a minimum of 6 months to 5 years or permanently.
UK Gambling Support Organisations
Free, confidential help is available around the clock.
BeGambleAware ↗
A national charity providing information, advice, and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Free helpline available 24/7.
📞 0808 8020 133
GamCare ↗
Offers support, information and counselling to anyone suffering a gambling problem in the UK. Free, confidential online chat and phoneline.
📞 0808 8020 133
GamStop ↗
The UK's national online self-exclusion scheme. Register once to be excluded from all UKGC-licensed betting sites and casinos.
Gordon Moody ↗
Specialist residential treatment for problem gamblers. Therapy programmes for those with the most severe gambling addiction.
Gamblers Anonymous UK ↗
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problem and help others recover.
How to Self-Exclude
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Visit GamStop.co.uk
Register for the national self-exclusion scheme at gamstop.co.uk. This will exclude you from all UKGC-licensed online betting sites with a single registration.
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Choose Your Duration
Select a self-exclusion period: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, or permanent. You cannot undo this during the period.
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Contact Individual Operators
You can also self-exclude directly from individual bookmaker accounts via their account settings or customer support — this takes effect immediately.
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Use Blocking Software
Consider installing gambling blocking software like Gamban or BetBlocker on all your devices for an extra layer of protection.
Need Help Right Now?
The National Gambling Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.