Set limits before the first spin
UKGC-licensed sites must offer deposit, loss and session controls. Put numbers in while you are calm — not after a loss. Treat a bonus opt-in the same way: if the wagering would push you past your budget, skip the offer.
Watch the clock as carefully as the balance
Reality checks and session timers exist for a reason. Decide a hard stop time when you log in. If you find yourself extending “just one more” repeatedly, that is data about your habits, not bad luck.
Warning signs worth taking seriously
- Chasing losses with larger stakes than you planned.
- Hiding play from people you trust.
- Borrowing or using money meant for bills.
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to stop.
- Using gambling to cope with stress rather than for leisure.
If several of these sound familiar, pause and talk to someone who is not selling a product. GamCare’s national helpline and webchat are built for that conversation.
GamStop and operator tools
GamStop is the free national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling licensed in Great Britain. Once registered, operators must block you for the period you choose. Individual sites also offer temporary timeouts and product blocks — useful for a short break without a full GamStop term.
Where to get help
- GamCare — advice, chat and treatment pathways.
- GambleAware — information and a directory of support.
- UK Gambling Commission — how licensing and complaints work.
What Brass and Felt will not do
We will not frame gambling as a way to make money, and we cannot manage your operator account. If you need account help, contact the site you signed up with. If you need harm support, use the organisations above — our contact form is for editorial questions only.
More detail lives on our responsible gambling page. For how we score offers, see the comparison scorecards.
