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Responsible gambling
This site is for UK adults aged 18 and over. It is intended to help readers make calmer, better-informed decisions about gambling.
Gambling should stay under control
For some people, gambling stays a leisure activity. For others, it can become expensive, stressful and hard to stop. A simple test helps: if gambling is affecting your money, your sleep, your work, your relationships or your mood, it may no longer be under control.
Common warning signs include chasing losses, spending more than planned, hiding gambling from family or friends, borrowing money, feeling anxious when not gambling, or using gambling to escape stress. Another sign is deposits becoming routine rather than occasional, especially late at night or after alcohol.
Practical limits to use
If you choose to gamble, set limits before you start. Set them when you are calm, not after a loss.
- Deposit limits. Set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much can be added to your account. Atlantic Spins offers deposit limits, with a £5,000 monthly default ceiling unless changed.
- Reality checks. Use pop-up reminders that tell you how long you have been playing.
- Session time limits. Decide in advance how long a session should last.
- Time-outs and self-exclusion. If gambling is becoming difficult to manage, take a longer break rather than trying to win money back.
It also helps to keep gambling separate from everyday money. Do not use rent, bills or food money. Decide on a limit you can afford to lose and stop when it is gone.
Self-exclusion and national blocks
If you need a stronger barrier, self-exclusion is often the better option. Atlantic Spins offers self-exclusion tools through the account settings. You can also use GAMSTOP to block access to participating online gambling companies in Great Britain for a chosen period. Self-exclusion helps because it removes the need to make repeated decisions in the moment.
Blocking software can add another layer. Products such as Gamban or BetBlocker can help restrict access on phones, tablets and computers. These tools are not perfect, but they can reduce impulsive gambling by making access harder.
Support services
If you are worried about your own gambling, or someone else's, speak to an independent support service early. You do not need to wait for a crisis.
- GamCare, free information and support, including the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.
- BeGambleAware, information and practical advice about reducing harm.
- GAMSTOP, self-exclusion for online gambling accounts with participating operators.
If debt is part of the problem, contact a debt advice charity as well as a gambling support service. Gambling harm often overlaps with money problems, low mood and secrecy.
Under-18s
This site is not for children. Gambling is an adult activity and Atlantic Spins is 18+ only. Parents and guardians should keep gambling accounts, payment methods and devices secure. Shared devices should have passwords enabled, saved card details removed where possible, and access to gambling sites restricted with parental controls or blocking software.
Read terms carefully
Before using any gambling operator, read the account rules, limits and exclusion terms carefully: Terms and conditions.
Last updated 21 September 2026.