Responsible gambling
Gambling is entertainment, not income. These are practical steps and UK resources if play stops feeling manageable.
Reel Review Office compares operators; we do not run games or take stakes. Every licensed site must offer deposit limits, session reminders and self-exclusion tools — use them before problems build.
Tools to set early
- Deposit limits — cap what you can add per day, week or month inside your account settings
- Reality checks — pop-up alerts showing time spent and net position
- Time-outs — short breaks from a single operator without closing the account permanently
- GamStop — multi-operator self-exclusion across participating UK sites
Warning signs
Chasing losses, hiding play from family, borrowing to gamble or feeling anxious when not playing are signals to pause and talk to someone. GamCare offers free confidential chat and phone support.
Under 18
It is illegal for under-18s to gamble online in Great Britain. Operators must verify age before allowing real-money play.
Support if you need it
These organisations are independent of Reel Review Office and any listed operator. Click through for advice, self-exclusion or regulatory information.
