Safer gambling
Slot machines are the fastest form of gambling. These tools keep them within limits you set.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours.
- GAMSTOP blocks all UK-licensed sites.
- Set a spin count as well as a budget.
- 18 or over only.
Help now
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours, run by GamCare.
- GamCare: gamcare.org.uk.
- BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org.
- GAMSTOP: gamstop.co.uk.
In immediate danger call 999. Samaritans: 116 123.
Speed
At the 2.5 second minimum, a slot machine can take 1,440 stakes an hour. Decide a number of spins before you start.
Tools at every licensed casino
Deposit limits
Daily, weekly or monthly.
Reality checks
Reminders of time and spend.
Time-outs and self-exclusion
From a day to five years, or everywhere through GAMSTOP.
Warning signs
- Chasing losses.
- Raising stakes to feel the same excitement.
- Believing a machine is due.
Plan first: bankroll guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the helpline free?
Yes: 0808 8020 133.
What is GAMSTOP?
A free national self-exclusion scheme.
How do I set a limit?
In your casino account.