
Step away regularly
Take time away from gambling and choose an activity without stakes or rewards.
Need support now? GamCare offers free support through the National Gambling Helpline. gamcare.org.uk ↗ · Updated 14 October 2026 · General information, not medical or financial advice.
Core principles
Gambling can affect your finances and emotional health. You can ask for help before reaching a crisis point.

Take time away from gambling and choose an activity without stakes or rewards.

Keep money for housing, food, bills and savings out of your gambling budget.

Support is available if you want advice, a break or help for someone close to you.
Risks to know
In the United Kingdom, gambling can carry financial and emotional risks. For advice and support, read GamCare help.
Spending boundaries

Decide what you can afford to lose before playing. A limit is a boundary, not a target.
Time and breaks
Set a time to stop before you start and use a reminder outside the gambling site.
Close the site, switch off gambling notifications and move on to another activity.
Consider whether gambling is affecting your sleep, work, relationships or thoughts.
If you keep extending sessions or struggle to stop, speak with a support service.
Self-exclusion options
Self-exclusion can help create distance from a gambling service. Check exactly what a request covers instead of assuming it blocks every site.
| Option | What to check |
|---|---|
| Onluck account exclusion | Ask support about the process, duration, account coverage and restrictions on reopening. |
| GAMSTOP | GAMSTOP can block access to online gambling businesses licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Check its current coverage and whether it applies to a particular service. |
| Device and bank controls | Ask your device provider or bank which blocking options are available and what they cover. |
For details of the national online self-exclusion service, check its coverage and registration information at GAMSTOP.
Warning signs
Trying to win money back, raising stakes or continuing after a loss.
Borrowing, falling behind on bills or struggling to separate essential spending.
Poor sleep, secrecy, conflict or gambling taking priority over work and relationships.
These signs are a reason to seek support; this information cannot assess or diagnose your situation. GamCare offers information and resources to help you consider what to do next.
Where to get help


GAMSTOP provides information about self-exclusion from UK Gambling Commission-licensed online gambling businesses.
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You can also seek help if another person’s gambling affects you. A support service can help you consider boundaries and look after your own wellbeing.
Take a next step
GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline offers free support by phone.
Call GamCare for support →Close gambling services, pause related notifications and choose something away from gambling. A support service can help you plan what comes next.
Explore support options →GAMSTOP covers online gambling businesses licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Check its current scope and registration process.
Visit GAMSTOP →You can ask for help if someone else’s gambling is affecting your wellbeing, relationships or finances.
Find help for loved ones →Your questions
You can ask for support at any time, including before gambling becomes a crisis. Reach out if you are worried about your spending or the time you spend gambling.
No limit can remove every risk. Onluck does not publish its account limit settings, so contact support to ask what is available; if boundaries are difficult, consider taking a break and seeking independent help.
Onluck states that it is licensed by Curaçao eGaming (365/JAZ), not the UK Gambling Commission. Do not assume GAMSTOP covers Onluck; check GAMSTOP’s current terms and coverage.
Yes. GamCare and BeGambleAware provide information and routes to support for people affected by gambling, including someone else’s gambling.
More to explore
Gambling is entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. Set boundaries before you play, and stop if gambling affects your mood, relationships, work or ability to pay essential bills.
Onluck states that it is licensed by Curaçao eGaming (365/JAZ), not the UK Gambling Commission. The UK Gambling Commission regulates gambling in the United Kingdom; check which protections apply to you and read the site terms before depositing. Specific safer-gambling tools and settings are not published on the official site.
You must be 18 or over to gamble. Gambling involves risk: outcomes are uncertain and losses can build up. Do not borrow to gamble, chase losses or rely on a bonus as income.
Before playing, decide how much you could lose without affecting rent, bills, food or other commitments. Keep gambling funds separate from essential spending, and consider asking your bank or payment provider about additional controls.
Onluck does not publish its deposit-limit settings on the official site. Contact live chat or email to ask what account limits are available and how to request them. Do not deposit while waiting for information about a limit.
A promotion does not remove gambling risks. The welcome offer is 200% up to £1,000 + 50 Free Spins, with a £20 minimum deposit. Read the terms and wagering conditions before accepting it, and only deposit what you can afford to lose.
Planning a break can help you keep perspective. Decide when to stop before opening a game, avoid gambling when upset or tired, and step away if sessions are getting longer or spending is increasing.
Warning signs may include hiding gambling, feeling anxious about losses, spending money needed for essentials or repeatedly trying to win back losses. If this feels familiar, stop and speak to someone you trust. You can seek help before the situation feels severe.
Onluck offers live chat, email and an FAQ centre for customer queries. A specific cooling-off period is not published on the official site, so contact support to ask about restricting access or closing your account.
Onluck does not publish its self-exclusion options or their duration on the official site. Contact support to ask whether account closure or self-exclusion is available, how to request it and what happens to any remaining balance. Avoid reopening or creating another account during a break.
GAMSTOP is a free service that can block access to online gambling businesses licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Onluck states that it holds a Curaçao eGaming (365/JAZ) licence, so do not assume GAMSTOP will block this site. Check GAMSTOP’s current coverage and consider device-blocking tools or asking your bank about gambling blocks.
If you are in the United Kingdom and need support, call GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133. BeGambleAware also provides information and routes to help. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Write down your spending boundary and the signs that would mean you need to stop. Review your bank transactions, remove saved payment details if helpful and tell someone you trust about your plan. These steps may help you act before gambling becomes harder to manage.
For support, contact GamCare or visit BeGambleAware for information. If you are worried about someone else, listen without judgement and encourage them to seek professional help. Support is available whether you want to cut down, take a break or stop.