Safer Gambling
Last updated: March 2026
SpinLedger believes gambling is legitimate entertainment when approached responsibly. We also recognise it can cause serious harm for some people. This page provides resources and practical guidance for staying in control.
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Warning Signs
- Gambling with money intended for bills, rent or food
- Chasing losses to recover what you've lost
- Hiding gambling from family or friends
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to gamble
- Borrowing money or selling items to fund gambling
- Missing work or social commitments due to gambling
- Using gambling to cope with stress or low mood
Tools All UKGC Operators Must Provide
- Deposit limits — daily, weekly and monthly caps
- Loss limits — caps on total losses per period
- Session time limits — alerts and auto-logout
- Cool-off periods — short breaks without full exclusion
- Self-exclusion — minimum 6-month block at operator level
- GamStop integration — national scheme covering all UKGC operators
Practical Tips
- Set a budget before every session — treat it as entertainment spending
- Use deposit and time limits before your first session
- Never gamble when stressed, tired or under the influence of alcohol
- Gambling is never a reliable source of income
- If you can't stop, use the cool-off or self-exclusion feature