GAMSTOP & responsible gambling at UK casinos

What GAMSTOP is

GAMSTOP is a free national self-exclusion scheme. You register once, and it blocks you from every UK-licensed online gambling site for the period you choose — typically 6 months, 1 year or 5 years. It cannot be lifted early. Since 31 March 2020, being part of GAMSTOP has been a mandatory condition of every UK online gambling licence, so every casino on Atlas supports it.

The tools every UK casino must offer

Deposit & loss limits

Set a cap on what you can deposit or lose per day, week or month. Lowering a limit takes effect quickly; raising one is delayed by design.

Time-outs & reminders

Take a short break (a “time-out”) from a few hours to weeks, and turn on reality-check reminders that show how long you’ve been playing.

Self-exclusion

Exclude from a single operator through its account settings, or from all UK sites at once through GAMSTOP.

Where to get help

Support is free and confidential. GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline and live chat; BeGambleAware offers advice and a directory of services; GAMSTOP handles national self-exclusion. If gambling stops being fun — you’re chasing losses, spending more than planned, or borrowing to play — these services can help, and there’s no cost to reach out.

Atlas & responsible gambling · 18+

Atlas shows each operator’s responsible-gambling features (self-exclusion, limits) as verified facts, and never encourages you to play. Gambling should be entertainment you can afford — the house always keeps an edge. Support: GAMSTOP · GamCare · BeGambleAware.

Frequently asked questions

What is GAMSTOP?

GAMSTOP is a free national self-exclusion scheme. You register once and it blocks you from every UK-licensed online gambling site for the period you choose. Since 31 March 2020 taking part in GAMSTOP has been a mandatory condition of every UK online gambling licence.

Can I remove myself from GAMSTOP early?

No. Once a self-exclusion is active it cannot be cancelled before the period you chose ends — that is the point of the tool. Periods are typically 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.

Do all UK casinos offer self-exclusion and limits?

Yes. Every UK Gambling Commission licensee must offer deposit limits, time-outs, and account self-exclusion, and must be signed up to GAMSTOP, as conditions of holding a licence.