Tools that work when willpower wobbles.
UKGC-licensed operators must offer ways to limit spend and take breaks. GAMSTOP sits above that as a multi-operator block. Here’s how those pieces fit together in practice.
GAMSTOP
Register at gamstop.co.uk, verify your identity, and choose a duration. Once active, UK-licensed online operators should prevent you from opening or using accounts. Cooling-off after a short exclusion still applies — you cannot casually undo a fresh registration. GAMSTOP does not cover every website on the internet; stick to licensed brands if you need the scheme to hold.
On-site limits
Inside each operator account you can usually set deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders and time-outs. Lowering a limit is quick; raising one often waits a cooling period. Set numbers when you’re calm, not mid-session.
Reality checks and time-outs
Reality checks pop a timer so you notice how long you’ve been logged in. Time-outs freeze the account for hours or days without a full self-exclusion. Use them when a night is stretching longer than you planned.
Where to get human help
GAMSTOP
GamCare
GambleAware
UKGCNational Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133. Table Frontier cannot exclude you from other sites or manage operator accounts.