Last updated: 7 July 2026
Gambling should stay an enjoyable form of entertainment, not something that causes harm. UK Tops List only features operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, and the tools below can help you keep your own gambling in check, whichever site you use.
Under-18s and Gambling
Gambling is illegal for anyone under 18 in the UK. This site, and every operator we list, is intended for adults only. If you are under 18, please do not use gambling services or this website.
Deposit Limits
Setting a deposit limit before you place your first bet is one of the easiest ways to stay in control of your spending. Most licensed operators let you set daily, weekly or monthly limits from your account settings. Requests to lower a limit usually apply immediately, while requests to raise one typically take effect after a 24-hour cooling-off period — a safeguard required by the UK Gambling Commission.
Time-Outs and Self-Exclusion
A time-out lets you step away from an operator's site for a set period, from a single day up to several weeks, with access restored automatically once it ends. If you need a longer break, you can self-exclude directly with an operator for six months to five years, or use GAMSTOP (see below) to self-exclude from all UK-licensed online gambling sites at once.
Tracking Your Spend
Reviewing how much you have won or lost over a chosen period is a useful reality check on what gambling is actually costing you, in time as well as money. Most operator accounts include a transaction history for this purpose.
Reality Checks
Reality check pop-ups remind you how long you have been playing in a session, prompting you to pause, review your activity, or log out. Most operators let you set how often these reminders appear.
Concerned About Your Gambling?
Are you spending more than you can afford, chasing losses, or finding that gambling is affecting your mood, relationships or finances? Answering yes to any of these is a sign it may help to talk to someone.
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, confidential, 24/7)
The Helpline is run by GamCare and can also be reached via live chat or WhatsApp. Further free support, self-assessment tools and self-exclusion options are available from GambleAware, GamCare and GAMSTOP, and you can verify any operator's licence on the UK Gambling Commission's public register.