Self-exclusion · United Kingdom
How GAMSTOP
works.
Every online gambling site and app licensed in Great Britain
If it's pulling hard right now: National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7).
Signing up
You sign up online; it takes about 10 minutes. Start at gamstop.co.uk.
What you need
- Your name, date of birth and addresses from the last 5 years
- Your email and mobile number
- Your identity is checked automatically
How long it lasts
You choose: 6 months, 1 year, 5 years.
When it starts
Within 24 hours
When it ends
Stays on after the end date until you ask GAMSTOP to remove it
Where it can miss
Unlicensed sites, betting shops and casinos aren't covered
Verified October 2026 from gamstop.co.uk. Things change: if a step is out of date, tell us at hello@youvsthehouse.com and we'll re-check it.
Belt and braces
GAMSTOP covers licensed operators. Unlicensed sites ignore it. Add a bank gambling block and a blocker on the phone, and the gap closes.
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