Player protection
Stay in control — or step away
Gambling should never be a way to make money or fix finances. If it stops feeling recreational, use the tools below.
Tools on licensed UK sites
UKGC-licensed operators must offer deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion options inside your account. Set limits when you are calm — before a session starts, not after a loss.
GamStop
GamStop is the national self-exclusion scheme. Registering blocks you from UK-licensed online gambling brands for a chosen period. It is free and separate from any single operator’s own exclusion tool.
Talking to someone
GamCare provides information and support. GambleAware funds treatment and prevention work and publishes advice for players and families. The National Gambling Helpline is available via GamCare’s channels.
Warning signs
- Chasing losses or hiding play from people close to you
- Borrowing or skipping bills to fund gambling
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to stop
Lantern Playhouse does not provide counselling. We point you to organisations that do.
