GAMSTOP and Online Slots — Self-Exclusion Guide

GAMSTOP is the UK's free national self-exclusion scheme. It is the most powerful single tool available to anyone who wants to stop or take a break from online gambling.

What GAMSTOP does

Registering blocks you from every UKGC-licensed casino and slot site — and their apps — for a period you choose: six months, one year, or five years. Integration is a licence condition, so every legitimate UK operator honours it automatically. One registration covers the whole licensed market.

How to register

Sign up free at the GAMSTOP website with your name, date of birth, email, postcode and other identifying details. The exclusion takes effect within 24 hours and applies across all licensed sites you are registered with or try to join.

Important limits to understand

Once set, GAMSTOP cannot be cancelled before your chosen period ends — that is deliberate. It also only covers UKGC-licensed sites; it does not block unlicensed offshore casinos, which is one more reason to play only with licensed operators. For deposit and time controls short of full exclusion, use the in-account limits every casino provides. Free support is on 0808 8020 133; see our responsible gambling guide.