Play only from 18, and know that deposit limits, loss limits, session time reminders, reality checks and self-exclusion sit in every account.
Useful when you want the key names and numbers in one place before you touch your account settings.
18+
Malta Gaming Authority, MGA/B2C/748/2019
GAMSTOP
0808 8020 133
Deposit limits cap what can go in over a chosen period, so the money at play is decided ahead of the evening rather than inside it. Switch it on before you next pay in.
Loss limits stop the session once a set amount of losses is reached, which helps when a bad run starts pulling you back in. Turn it on if you notice yourself chasing.
Session time reminders let you know how long you have been playing, so a quick visit does not quietly turn into a long night. Switch one on whenever you are unsure how time passes.
Reality checks pause play at intervals to show what you have staked and won or lost so far. Choose them if the balance on screen has started to feel abstract.
Self-exclusion closes your account to play for a period you pick, which suits the point where limits no longer feel enough. Use it while you are calm, not mid-session.
Most readers worry the process is slow or awkward; the steps below follow the menus you already use.
Sign in and open the profile menu in the top corner of the lobby. Check that you are in the right account before changing anything.
Move to the limits section, where your current deposit, loss and session settings are listed. Read what is already in place before altering a figure.
Pick the limit that matches your worry: deposit for money paid in, loss for money lost, or session time for the hours you play. Each is set separately.
Enter the figure or the minutes and choose whether it covers a day, a week or a month. Read the period back carefully, since a weekly figure is a different commitment.
Save, then return to the limits screen and confirm the new figure is displayed. If it is not showing, ask support by email while the session is still open.
Beyond the limits in your account, the National Gambling Helpline run by GamCare answers free at any hour, keeps the call confidential and points you to local support. 0808 8020 133 gamcare.org.uk
Where the account tools stop, Gamblers Anonymous runs free peer-led meetings, no appointment needed, plus separate meetings for relatives and friends; one phone call gives times and places. gamblersanonymous.org.uk
A sign is not a verdict; the worry that it labels you is the one this list removes.