Responsible gambling

Gambling should always be fun

CrashKing.co.uk only lists UK-licensed operators because they are required to provide tools that help you stay in control. Gambling is entertainment, not a way to make money. If it stops being fun, stop.

Set your limits before you play

Every UK-licensed site must let you set a deposit limit, and must ask you to set one before your first deposit. They must also let you take a break or exclude yourself. Most sites also offer:

• Loss limits
• Time limits on your sessions
• Reality checks (pop-up reminders of how long you have played)

Setting these limits before you start is more effective than trying to set them in the middle of a session.

Stake limits on online slots

In Great Britain, the most you can stake on one spin of an online slot is £5. If you are aged 18 to 24, the limit is £2. These limits do not apply to other casino games.

GamStop: self-exclusion across all UKGC sites

GamStop.co.uk allows you to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling websites at once. It is free to use and exclusions are for a minimum of six months. If you feel you need a break, GamStop is the fastest way to remove access to all licensed UK gambling sites simultaneously.

Block gambling payments

Many UK banks let you block payments to gambling sites in their app. It takes a minute to switch on, and most banks make you wait before you can switch it off again. You can also install blocking software on your phone and computer.

Warning signs

Consider seeking help if any of the following apply to you:

• Gambling beyond your means
• Borrowing money to gamble
• Hiding gambling from friends or family
• Chasing losses
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
• Gambling affecting your work, relationships, or mental health

Get help

All of the following services are free and confidential:

• National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24 hours a day)
• GambleAware: gambleaware.org
• GamCare: gamcare.org.uk
• Gordon Moody: gordonmoody.org.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• NHS gambling clinics: self-refer at nhs.uk

Worried about someone else?

Gambling harm affects family and friends too. GamCare and the NHS gambling clinics support anyone affected by someone else's gambling, and the helpline number above is for you as well.

Our commitment

CrashKing.co.uk is committed to responsible gambling principles. We will never:

• Target under-18s or use imagery appealing to children
• Promote gambling as a source of income or financial solution
• Encourage chasing losses
• Present gambling as a way to relieve stress or personal problems

We will always:

• Mark every paid place on CrashKing as Sponsored

Contact

For responsible gambling enquiries or to report a concern, contact us at [email protected].