Responsible Gaming
Last updated: 1 July 2026 · For over-18s only
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1. Our position
For the vast majority of adults, casino entertainment is a low-frequency leisure activity with a clear cost. For a minority, it can become harmful. Front Casino Review exists to give clear, honest information about UK-licensed brands — and that has to include information about risk, not just reward. Every review we publish links directly to independent support organisations, and this page brings all of that together in one place.
2. Age & identity verification
This Resource, and every UK-licensed brand we review, is restricted to adults aged 18 and over. UK-licensed operators are legally required to verify a user's age and identity before allowing a deposit or withdrawal. If you are, or suspect you may be, under 18, please leave this Resource now.
3. Recognising the warning signs
Consider stepping back, and speaking to one of the organisations below, if you notice yourself:
- Spending more time or money than you intended to, on a regular basis;
- Chasing losses, or feeling you need to stake more to feel the same excitement;
- Borrowing money, or using money meant for essentials, to fund deposits;
- Hiding the extent of your activity from family or friends;
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you're not able to spend;
- Neglecting work, relationships or responsibilities because of it.
4. Tools to stay in control
Every UK-licensed brand is required to offer account-level controls, typically including:
- Deposit limits — daily, weekly or monthly caps you set yourself;
- Reality checks — periodic pop-up reminders of time and amount spent;
- Time-outs — short breaks from a few hours to a few weeks;
- Self-exclusion — a longer block, directly with the brand or across all UK-licensed operators via GamStop.
5. GamStop UK
Free national self-exclusion scheme
GamStop lets you block your own access to every UK Gambling Commission-licensed operator at once, for a period between 6 months and 5 years. It's free, and takes a few minutes to set up at gamstop.co.uk ↗.
6. BeGambleAware
Free, confidential advice and support
BeGambleAware provides free information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harm — including friends and family. Visit begambleaware.org ↗ or call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133 (24/7).
7. Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support meetings across the UK
Gamblers Anonymous runs free, confidential peer-support meetings across the UK, both in person and online, based on a 12-step recovery model. Find a meeting at gamblersanonymous.org.uk ↗.
8. Blocking software
Free, independent blocking software such as Gamban or GamBlock can restrict access to gambling-related content across your devices, even outside of self-exclusion schemes. These sit alongside, rather than replace, the tools above.
9. Helplines
- National Gambling Helpline (BeGambleAware): 0808 8020 133 — free, confidential, 24/7
- NHS Northern Gambling Service and other NHS gambling clinics — ask your GP for a referral
- Samaritans: 116 123 — free, 24/7, for anyone struggling to cope
If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to one of the organisations above today. Support is free, confidential, and available around the clock.