Responsible Gambling

Gambling always involves the risk of losing money. Plan how you play and protect your budget and wellbeing.

• Set a spend limit before you start and stick to it.
• Only use disposable income; never borrow to gamble.
• Decide your time limit, use reminders, and take regular breaks.
• Do not chase losses.
• Keep track of deposits, wagers, and wins in your account history.
• Avoid gambling when tired, stressed, or after alcohol.
• Treat gambling as entertainment, not a source of income.
• Use account tools such as deposit, loss, wager, and session limits, reality checks, and time-out.
• Consider GAMSTOP if you need a full online self-exclusion across Great Britain.
• You must be 18 or over to gamble in Great Britain.

Your account on Maximum Casino includes safer gambling tools to help you play responsibly. Our safer gambling policy explains how we support players and promote safe play.

Problem gambling can develop gradually and affect your finances, time, and mood. The warning signs below indicate a serious condition that needs attention.

• Spending more than you can afford on betting.
• Chasing losses or increasing stakes to feel the same excitement.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions, or missing bills to fund play.
• Neglecting work, study, or relationships because of gambling.
• Feeling irritable, anxious, or low when not betting.
• Gambling to escape stress, depression, or other problems.
• Lying to yourself about time and money spent.
• Repeated failed attempts to cut down or stop.
• Constantly thinking about gambling or planning the next session.

Recovery starts with honest action and support. The steps below are useful and practical.

• Set or lower deposit, loss, and wager limits immediately.
• Turn on reality checks and session reminders to help control play.
• Take a time-out for at least 24 hours to reset.
• Self-exclude through your account and register with GAMSTOP for up to five years.
• Install blocking software such as Gamban on all devices.
• Ask your bank to block gambling payments and review spending alerts.
• Turn off marketing and unsubscribe from promotions to reduce triggers.
• Review your play history, set a strict budget, and keep gambling funds separate.
• Speak to GamCare or NHS services for professional support.
• Share your plan with someone you trust and avoid high-risk situations.

The safer gambling tools on Maximum Casino help you set limits and exclusions at any time.

You are not alone. Independent, confidential help is available across the United Kingdom.

• National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) – 24/7 advice and live chat: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
• BeGambleAware – information and support: https://www.begambleaware.org/
• GAMSTOP – free online self-exclusion in Great Britain: https://www.gamstop.co.uk/
• NHS – treatment and advice for gambling addiction: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/
• Gambling Therapy – online support worldwide: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/
• Gamblers Anonymous UK – meetings and peer support: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/
• Gamban – device blocking software: https://gamban.com/
• MoneyHelper – free, impartial debt advice: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/money-troubles/debt-advice

If you are concerned about your gambling, contact our support team for safer gambling guidance. We can explain tools, discuss limits, and signpost help.

• Live chat in the Help Centre.
• Secure message through your account.
• Support request form in the Help Centre.
• FAQs covering safer gambling tools, limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion on Maximum Casino.