Responsible Gambling
Last updated: 2 July 2026
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Gambling should be fun
TopBets.info is a price comparison service — we help you find the best odds, not encourage you to bet more. Gambling is a form of entertainment, and like all entertainment, it should be enjoyed in a way that does not cause harm.
If gambling stops being fun — or starts affecting your finances, relationships, or wellbeing — it is time to get help. The services below are free, confidential, and available to anyone in the UK.
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If you are a parent or guardian concerned about a young person gambling, GamCare has free resources for families.
Know the signs
Problem gambling can affect anyone. Signs to watch for:
- Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
- Chasing losses — betting more to try to win back what you lost
- Gambling with money needed for bills, rent, or essentials
- Feeling anxious, irritable, or low when not gambling
- Hiding gambling from family or friends
- Borrowing money to gamble
Recognising these signs early makes getting help much easier.
Free support services
The UK's leading gambling harm charity. Free helpline, live chat, and self-help tools. Available 24/7.
Counselling, support groups, and a free online forum for people affected by gambling problems.
Free peer support meetings across the UK. Based on a 12-step recovery programme.
Free, moderated online peer support forum for problem gamblers. Available around the clock.
Free debt advice if gambling has caused financial problems. Confidential and non-judgemental.
Self-exclusion tools
Self-exclusion lets you block yourself from gambling sites for a set period. These tools are free and can be set up in minutes.
Registers you with all UK-licensed online gambling operators at once. Choose 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years. Free and takes less than 5 minutes to set up.
Blocks gambling websites and apps across all your devices. Subscription service (free via some charities and banks).
Every UK-licensed bookmaker is legally required to offer self-exclusion. Contact the bookmaker directly via their Responsible Gambling page or customer support.
Set limits before you bet
All UK-licensed bookmakers are required to offer deposit limits, loss limits, and time limits. Setting these before you start gambling is one of the most effective ways to stay in control.
- Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit per day, week, or month
- Loss limits — stop automatically once you hit a set loss amount
- Session time limits — receive a reminder or be logged out after a set time
- Reality checks — periodic reminders showing how long you have been gambling
Look for "Safer Gambling" or "Responsible Gambling" in your bookmaker account settings.
UK Gambling Commission
All bookmakers linked on TopBets.info hold a licence issued by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The UKGC regulates gambling in Great Britain to keep it fair and safe. If you have a complaint about a bookmaker that you cannot resolve directly, you can escalate to an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider approved by the UKGC.
You can verify any bookmaker's licence at gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register.
Our commitment
TopBets.info is not a bookmaker. We do not accept bets, hold funds, or profit from how much you stake. Our revenue comes from affiliate commissions when you register with a bookmaker — not from your losses.
We are committed to promoting responsible gambling by:
- Only linking to UKGC-licensed bookmakers
- Displaying the 18+ badge on every page
- Linking to BeGambleAware in our footer and this page
- Not encouraging excessive betting through our content or design
- Framing TopBets.info as a price comparison tool, not a gambling product