Safer Gambling

Gambling should be entertaining. If it stops feeling that way, or if you find yourself spending more than intended, the tools and services below can help.

Age restriction

You must be 18 or over to gamble in the United Kingdom. All operators listed on CrownTop hold a licence from the UK Gambling Commission and are required to verify customer ages.

Self-exclusion

GAMSTOP is the UK’s national self-exclusion scheme. Registering with GAMSTOP prevents you from accessing all UKGC-licensed gambling sites and apps for a chosen period of 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.

Free support and guidance

• GamCare — Free counselling, support groups, and a 24/7 National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
• GambleAware — Independent charity providing education, prevention, and treatment services
• UK Gambling Commission — The regulator. Licensed operators must follow strict rules on fair play, responsible gambling tools, and customer protection

Tools available on licensed sites

All UKGC-licensed operators are required to offer:

• Deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Wagering and loss limits
• Session time limits and reminders
• Cooling-off periods and self-exclusion
• Reality checks during play

Signs of problem gambling

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you are: spending more than you can afford, borrowing money to gamble, hiding gambling from family or friends, gambling to recover losses, or feeling anxious or distressed about gambling. If any of these apply, please contact GamCare for free, confidential help.