Gambling is paid entertainment, never an income. GQBet Casino UK provides controls you can switch on inside your account without contacting support. This page explains what each tool does and where to find free, independent help in the UK.
| Tool | What it does | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps daily, weekly or monthly deposits | Lower: instantly. Higher: after 24 hours |
| Loss limit | Caps net losses over a period | Instantly when lowered |
| Reality check | Pop-up at an interval you choose | Instantly |
| Time-out | Freezes the account for 24 hours to 30 days | Instantly, cannot be lifted early |
| Self-exclusion | Closes the account for 6 months or permanently | Instantly, no early reopening |
Warning signs worth taking seriously
The slide into problem gambling is gradual and hard to spot from the inside. Three concrete signals deserve attention: you play longer than you planned, you raise stakes to get the same feeling, and you return straight after a loss to win it back.
Other signs show up away from the screen: borrowing to fund a deposit, hiding sessions from people close to you, dropping plans that used to matter. Any one of them is reason enough to take a break.
Decide the budget before you play
The most effective limit is the one you set while you are not playing. Choose an amount you could lose in full without it changing your month, then enter it as a monthly deposit limit.
Reductions take effect at once. Increases are deliberately delayed by 24 hours — that cooling-off period exists to protect you from a decision made in the middle of a losing run.
Time-out and self-exclusion
A time-out suits you when you want to break the habit without closing the account. For the period you choose, sign-in and deposits are blocked and promotional email stops. Withdrawals stay available.
Self-exclusion is the heavier step, with a six-month minimum. The account closes, live bonuses are forfeited and your address is removed from every mailing list. No route reopens it early — not support, not live chat.
Protecting under-18s
Access is limited to adults, and the identity checks in our terms and conditions exist partly to enforce that. On a shared device, never let the browser store your credentials and install filtering software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio.
Free help in the UK
- National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) — 0808 8020 133, free, 24 hours a day, with live chat at gamcare.org.uk.
- BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org, self-assessment tools and a directory of local treatment services.
- GAMSTOP — gamstop.co.uk, free national self-exclusion covering every operator licensed in Great Britain.
- Gordon Moody — residential and online treatment for severe gambling harm.
- Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org.uk, peer support meetings across the UK.
These services are free, confidential and independent of any operator.
Talking to us
To set a limit, start a time-out or request self-exclusion, email [email protected] from the address on your account. We action these requests first and never respond with a retention offer.