Best online casinos – licensed operators compared for UK players

Playing at an online casino means trusting the operator with your money and your data. Every casino on this page holds a licence from the Gambling Commission, the body that regulates remote gambling in Great Britain. That licence is the difference between an operator that answers to a regulator and one that does not. Before you compare withdrawal times or payment methods, check that the operator is accountable to someone other than itself. Gargrave AFC has compared ten licensed operators so you can see what each offers and decide which suits you.

Operator	Licence	Withdrawal time	Minimum deposit
bet365	Gambling Commission – casino and sports betting	Aims to process in 2 h, can take up to 48 h; debit card 1–5 banking days, min £5	£5 (debit card/Apple Pay)
Sky Vegas	Gambling Commission – casino and bingo	Instant card 1–4 h; standard card 2–5 working days; Pay by Bank instant after first (90 min)	£5
Paddy Power	Gambling Commission – casino and bingo	Standard card 2–5 working days	£5 via Pay by Bank (£30 standard transfer)
Betfair Casino	Gambling Commission – casino	2–5 working days; Pay by Bank immediate after setup	£5 via Pay by Bank (£20 standard)
Ladbrokes	Gambling Commission – casino, sports betting and bingo	Standard for licensed operators	Standard for licensed operators
Coral	Gambling Commission – casino, sports betting and bingo	Standard for licensed operators	Standard for licensed operators
William Hill	Gambling Commission – casino, sports betting and bingo	Visa Direct ~4 h; other cards 1–3 working days; PayPal 1 working day; bank transfer 3–5 working days	£5 (debit card)
888casino	Gambling Commission – casino, sports betting and bingo	Standard for licensed operators	Standard for licensed operators
Grosvenor Casinos	Gambling Commission – casino, bingo and sports betting	Most processed instantly, in bank within 15 min; non-Fast cards 1–3 working days	£5 (bank transfer/debit card/Apple Pay)
LeoVegas	Gambling Commission – casino, sports betting and bingo	Standard for licensed operators	£10 (most methods; Apple Pay £5)

Licensed operators for UK players

bet365 – casino and sports betting licensed

bet365 holds a Gambling Commission licence covering both casino games and sports betting. The operator aims to process withdrawals within two hours, though it can take up to 48 hours before the money is sent to your debit card, which then adds between one and five banking days. The minimum withdrawal is £5, and the minimum deposit matches that figure for debit card and Apple Pay. If you want to move small amounts in and out quickly, check how long your own bank takes to credit your card once the operator has released the payment.

Sky Vegas – instant withdrawals on some cards

Sky Vegas is licensed for casino games and bingo. Withdrawals to an instant-capable card take between one and four hours; standard cards take two to five working days. Pay by Bank is instant after the first withdrawal, which takes around 90 minutes. The £5 minimum deposit keeps the bar low for anyone testing the site. The instant option matters most if you want to access your balance the same day, but your card issuer decides whether it supports instant transfers.

Paddy Power – Pay by Bank cuts the deposit threshold

Paddy Power's Gambling Commission licence covers casino games and bingo. Standard card withdrawals take two to five working days. The minimum deposit is £5 via Pay by Bank, though a standard transfer requires £30. If you deposit and withdraw by the same method, Pay by Bank becomes the lower-cost route. The higher standard minimum means your payment method shapes what you can put in without meeting a larger threshold.

Betfair Casino – immediate Pay by Bank after setup

Betfair Casino holds a licence for remote casino games. Withdrawals by Pay by Bank are immediate once you have set the method up; card withdrawals take two to five working days. The minimum deposit is £5 via Pay by Bank or £20 by standard methods. The immediate withdrawal applies only after the first transaction, so expect a short wait the first time you use it. The Pay by Bank route rewards repeat use with speed and a lower deposit floor.

Ladbrokes – multi-product licence

Ladbrokes is licensed by the Gambling Commission for casino games, sports betting and bingo. At licensed operators in Great Britain, withdrawal times are usually between one and five working days, depending on the method you choose and whether your bank supports instant transfers. Minimum deposits at licensed sites tend to start at £5 to £10, though this varies by payment method. Ladbrokes offers the range of products its licence permits, and you can expect the processing times typical of operators meeting Commission standards.

Coral – licensed for three products

Coral holds a Gambling Commission licence covering casino games, sports betting and bingo. Licensed operators in this market process withdrawals within a few hours to several working days, with card transfers being the most common. Minimum deposits at regulated sites are usually between £5 and £10. The multi-product licence means you can move between products under one account, with the same rules applying to deposits and withdrawals across all three.

William Hill – Visa Direct and several alternatives

William Hill's licence from the Gambling Commission covers casino games, sports betting and bingo. Visa Direct withdrawals take around four hours; other card types take one to three working days. PayPal withdrawals arrive within one working day, and bank transfers take three to five working days. The minimum deposit is £5 by debit card. The range of methods gives you a choice of speed, and Visa Direct is the fastest if your card supports it.

888casino – long-standing operator

888casino is licensed for casino games, sports betting and bingo. Withdrawal times at licensed operators in Great Britain are typically between a few hours and five working days, with instant methods available on some cards and e-wallets. Minimum deposits at sites regulated here usually start at £5, though this depends on which method you use. The operator has held a Gambling Commission licence for many years, and you can expect the processing standards the regulator requires of all its licensees.

Grosvenor Casinos – instant processing on most withdrawals

Grosvenor Casinos holds a Gambling Commission licence for casino games, bingo and sports betting. Most withdrawals are processed instantly and reach your bank within 15 minutes; cards that do not support fast transfers take one to three working days. The minimum deposit is £5 by bank transfer, debit card or Apple Pay. The 15-minute timeframe applies once the operator has sent the payment, so check that your bank handles instant transfers if speed matters to you.

LeoVegas – £10 minimum on most methods

LeoVegas is licensed by the Gambling Commission for casino games, sports betting and bingo. Withdrawal times at licensed sites in Great Britain vary by method, with instant options on some cards and e-wallets and standard card transfers taking a few working days. The minimum deposit is £10 on most methods, dropping to £5 for Apple Pay. The higher minimum on standard methods means you need to commit a bit more upfront unless you use Apple Pay.

Understanding what licensed online casino play means

Playing at a licensed online casino in the UK means the operator answers to the Gambling Commission and follows its rules on fairness, payment protection and player safety. The licence does not decide how enjoyable a site is or how fast it pays, but it does mean you have a route to complain if something goes wrong and the operator does not put things right.

Licensed operators must verify your identity and age before they can pay you, and they must offer you tools to limit your deposits or take a break. The verification step is why your first withdrawal usually takes longer than later ones — the operator checks documents, matches your details to what you gave when you signed up, and confirms the payment method belongs to you. After that, most withdrawals move faster because the checks are done.

What people misunderstand about playing at licensed sites

A licence does not guarantee instant withdrawals. Licensed operators must follow anti-money-laundering rules, and that includes checking the source of your funds if your deposits rise above certain levels. The checks can pause a withdrawal for days. What the licence does guarantee is that the operator must explain the delay and complete the check within a reasonable time, or you can complain to the regulator.

The licence badge on a site is a claim, not proof. Some sites display badges that look official but link to expired licences or licences held by a different company. The Gambling Commission's public register shows which sites a licence actually covers, and you can search it by the operator's name or the site address before you sign up.

Bonuses at licensed operators come with terms that affect when you can withdraw. Wagering requirements, maximum bet limits while a bonus is active, and time limits all apply, and if you break a term the operator can void your winnings. The licence requires the operator to state the terms clearly, but it does not make the terms simple or generous — reading them before you accept is the only protection you have.

Payment methods and how they work at licensed UK casinos

The method you choose to deposit and withdraw affects how fast your money moves, what limits apply, and whether you pay fees. Licensed operators in the UK must accept at least one payment method that works both ways — you can deposit with it and withdraw to it — and they must not charge you to deposit. Withdrawal fees are rare at licensed sites, but some payment providers charge their own fees, and not every deposit method can receive a withdrawal.

Debit cards

Debit cards are the most common deposit method at UK-licensed casinos, and most operators process withdrawals back to the same card you used to deposit. Deposits appear in your casino account instantly. Withdrawals take longer because the operator processes the payment first — usually within a few hours to two days — and then your bank takes one to five working days to credit your account.

Some banks now block payments to gambling sites as part of their own safer gambling features, and you will see the deposit rejected if that block is active on your account. Turning the block off usually takes a phone call or a visit to your banking app. Visa Debit and Mastercard Debit are accepted at every licensed operator. Withdrawals often go through Visa Direct or Mastercard Send, which are faster routes — the money can reach your account in hours rather than days — but your bank must support the service.

Instant bank payment services

Pay by Bank and open banking payment services connect directly to your bank account and move money instantly. Deposits appear in your casino balance as soon as you confirm the payment in your banking app. These methods are faster than card payments for deposits, and they do not share your card details with the operator.

Withdrawals through instant bank payment services are processed by the operator in the usual way — pending for a few hours while they check the request — and then the money reaches your bank account within minutes once the operator releases it. After your first withdrawal, which takes longer because of verification, later withdrawals can land in your account faster than any other method. The minimum deposit can be lower for instant bank payments than for other methods, and some operators require a higher minimum if you choose a standard bank transfer instead.

E-wallets

E-wallets such as PayPal sit between your bank and the casino. You deposit to the e-wallet from your bank, then deposit from the e-wallet to the casino, and withdrawals reverse the route. This adds a step, but it can be faster overall because the casino processes a withdrawal to an e-wallet more quickly than to a bank account — often within a working day.

Not every UK-licensed casino accepts e-wallets, and some exclude e-wallet deposits from bonus offers. PayPal is the most widely accepted e-wallet at licensed UK operators, and it charges no fees for deposits or withdrawals. You will need to verify your identity with the e-wallet provider as well as with the casino, and each one has its own limits on how much you can move in a day.

Prepaid vouchers

Prepaid vouchers let you deposit without sharing bank or card details with the casino. You buy a voucher for a set amount — online or at a shop — and then enter the voucher code on the casino site to deposit. The money appears in your account instantly. Paysafecard is the prepaid voucher most licensed UK casinos accept.

Prepaid vouchers work one way only: you cannot withdraw to them. If you deposit with a voucher, you will need to add a debit card, bank account or e-wallet to your casino account before you can withdraw. Some operators require you to verify the withdrawal method even if you have not deposited with it, which means uploading documents and waiting for approval before your first withdrawal goes through.

Comparing payment methods for withdrawals

Method	What it means for withdrawals	Check this first
Debit card	Back to the card you deposited with; operator processes in hours to two days, then your bank takes one to five working days	Whether your bank supports Visa Direct or Mastercard Send for faster crediting
Instant bank payment	Instant to your account once the operator releases the payment; usually within minutes after the pending period ends	Whether the operator supports instant bank withdrawals or only deposits
E-wallet	Faster processing by the operator, often within one working day, then instant to your e-wallet	Whether e-wallet deposits qualify for bonuses if you plan to take one
Prepaid voucher	Cannot receive withdrawals; you must add a different method to withdraw	What the operator requires to verify a withdrawal method you did not deposit with

Verification and why it matters for your first withdrawal

Every licensed operator checks who you are before processing a withdrawal. The Gambling Commission requires this for all remote casino licences in Great Britain, and the first payout usually takes longer because the operator is verifying your identity, age and address at the same time as handling the transaction itself.

Verification protects your account and stops someone else withdrawing money in your name. Most operators ask for documents when you request your first withdrawal, though some start the process when you deposit over a certain amount or play for a set period. Either way, the check happens before money leaves the site.

Documents to have ready

• Photo ID — a valid passport, driving licence or national identity card showing your full name, date of birth and a clear photograph
• Proof of address — a utility bill, bank statement or council tax notice dated within the last three months, showing your name and the address you registered with
• Payment method confirmation — a photograph or screenshot of your debit card (first six and last four digits visible, middle digits covered) or a bank statement showing the account you used to deposit
• Source of funds documents — recent payslips, a pension statement, a tax return or bank statements showing where your deposits come from, requested when you deposit or withdraw larger amounts

Take clear, well-lit photographs where all four corners of the document are visible and every line of text can be read. Blurred images or cropped edges slow the process down because the operator has to ask again.

How to get verified early

Upload your documents through your account page as soon as you have signed up, before you request a withdrawal. Most operators process verification within 24 to 72 hours when there is no withdrawal pending, and the account is marked as verified for future payouts. You can then withdraw without waiting each time.

Check which file formats the operator accepts — usually JPEG, PNG or PDF — and keep file sizes under the stated limit, typically 5MB per document. If the operator asks for additional documents later, respond the same day where possible. Delays on your side add days to the withdrawal.

Limits and checks licensed operators apply

Licensed operators in Great Britain must offer deposit limits, and many apply withdrawal limits and affordability checks as part of their licence conditions. These controls affect how much you can move in and out of your account, and when.

Deposit limits you set yourself

Every licensed casino lets you set a daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit through your account settings. Once set, the limit applies immediately or after a short cooling-off period, and you cannot raise it for at least 24 hours after the request. Lowering a limit takes effect straight away.

The limit sits between you and the deposit page — if you try to deposit more than your limit allows, the transaction is blocked before it reaches your bank. You can set multiple limits at once: a daily cap of £20, a weekly cap of £100 and a monthly cap of £300, for example, and whichever you reach first stops further deposits until the period resets.

Withdrawal limits the operator sets

Some licensed operators cap how much you can withdraw in a single transaction or within a set period — £5,000 per day or £20,000 per month, for instance. The limit appears in the operator's terms and applies to everyone, though it may be lifted for customers who have played at higher stakes over a long period.

A withdrawal limit does not stop you requesting the full balance, but the operator processes it in instalments that fit within the cap. If you win £15,000 and the daily limit is £5,000, you receive three payments over three days, each processed separately. The money stays in your account, marked as pending, until each instalment is approved.

Affordability checks and what they mean

Operators licensed by the Gambling Commission must check whether you can afford your level of play when deposits or losses reach certain thresholds. The operator asks for evidence of income and expenditure — payslips, bank statements, proof of savings — and restricts your account if you cannot show that gambling is affordable within your overall financial situation.

The check is not optional and it is not negotiable. If you deposit or lose more than the operator's threshold within a short period, your account is restricted until you provide the documents and they are reviewed. This can take several days, and during that time you can withdraw but not deposit or play.

Bonus terms and how they affect withdrawals

Most licensed operators offer bonuses, and every bonus comes with terms that decide when you can withdraw. The terms are legally binding once you accept the bonus, and they can delay or reduce a payout if you do not follow them exactly.

Wagering requirements

Wagering — sometimes called playthrough or turnover — is the amount you must stake before you can withdraw bonus money or any winnings it generates. A £10 bonus with 35× wagering means you must place £350 worth of bets before the bonus converts to withdrawable cash.

Not every bet counts in full. Slots usually contribute 100%, but table games often contribute less — 10% for roulette, 0% for some blackjack variants. A £10 bet on roulette at 10% contribution adds £1 to your wagering progress, so you need to bet £3,500 on roulette to clear the same requirement you would clear with £350 on slots. The operator's terms list the contribution rate for every game.

If you request a withdrawal before wagering is complete, the operator removes the bonus and any winnings tied to it, leaving only the deposits you made and any winnings from them. Some operators let you cancel the bonus manually through your account page, which frees your balance immediately.

Maximum cash-out from a bonus

A maximum cash-out — or maximum win, or win cap — limits how much you can withdraw from a bonus after wagering is complete. A bonus with a £100 cap means that even if you win £500, you can withdraw £100 and the operator removes the rest when you request the payout.

The cap applies to the total of your withdrawable balance after wagering, not to each withdrawal. Once the operator applies the cap, the remaining balance is removed and future withdrawals come from new deposits or wins unrelated to that bonus.

Maximum bet while a bonus is active

Most bonuses set a maximum stake per spin or per hand while wagering is incomplete — often £5, sometimes lower. If you bet more than the limit, the operator can void the bonus and all winnings from it, even if wagering was otherwise complete and you were about to withdraw.

The limit applies to every individual bet: a £10 spin on a slot, a £6 hand of blackjack, or eight £1 lines on one spin that together exceed the cap. Check the terms before you play, and check the bet level on the game screen before each round. The operator tracks every bet automatically and flags breaches when you request a withdrawal.

Bonus expiry and how it affects your balance

Bonuses expire after a set period — often 7, 14 or 30 days from the moment you accept them. When a bonus expires, the operator removes it and any winnings generated under its terms, leaving only your original deposits and any winnings that came from deposit-only play.

Expiry starts when you claim the bonus, not when you start playing it, and it runs continuously even when you are not logged in. If you accept a bonus on Monday and do not play until the following Sunday, you have already used six days of a seven-day expiry period. The operator's account page usually shows how long is left, but it is your responsibility to check before the deadline.

Common problems and what to do

Your withdrawal is stuck as pending

Check how long it has been pending — most licensed operators process requests within 48 hours, and some aim for a few hours. If it has been longer than the time stated in your account or the withdrawal policy, log in and look for a verification request or a message asking for documents. Upload what is asked for straight away. If there is no message and the time has passed, write to customer support through the site's live chat or email, give your username and the withdrawal reference, and ask what is holding it. Keep a screenshot of the pending request and the time it was made.

Your bank rejected the payment

Some banks decline payments to or from gambling sites as part of their own policy, even when the site is licensed. Log in to your bank's app or call them to ask whether they block gambling transactions and, if they do, whether they will lift it for licensed operators. If your bank will not process it, go back to the casino account and choose a different method — an e-wallet such as PayPal or Skrill, or a bank transfer if your card is the one being declined. Check the casino's payment page for what else is available to you, and remember that you usually need to withdraw by the same method you deposited with for the first request.

The operator asks for documents again

A second request usually means the first set of documents did not show everything the compliance team needs — the photo was cropped, the date on a bank statement was outside the requested period, or the document did not show your current address. Read the message carefully to see what is missing, then upload a fresh document that meets the requirement. A utility bill for address, a bank statement covering the last three months for source of funds, and a clear photo of your driving licence or passport for identity are the usual asks. Make sure each document shows your name, is in date, and has not been edited.

The money left your casino account but has not reached your bank

Look at the withdrawal confirmation email or the transaction history in your account to see which method was used and when it was marked as sent. Card payments take one to five banking days from the moment the casino processes them, and bank transfers can take three to five. If the time has passed, check with your bank first — payments sometimes sit in a pending state before they show as cleared. If your bank has no record, go back to the casino's support team with the transaction reference and ask them to trace it with the payment provider.

Your account is restricted

A restriction is usually temporary and tied to verification or an affordability check. Log in and look for a message explaining why — it might ask you to upload documents, answer questions about your income, or confirm your identity by video call. Follow the steps the message sets out, and if there is no message, write to support and ask what is needed to lift the restriction. If the account has been closed permanently and you disagree with the decision, ask for a written explanation and the name of the compliance officer who made it. You can then raise a formal complaint through the operator's procedure, and if that does not settle it, take it to the regulator or an independent dispute service.

Step by step: from signing up to making your first withdrawal

1. Check the licence in the register. Go to the regulator's public list, search for the casino's name, and confirm that the company and the web address match what you see in the casino's terms.
2. Open your account. Fill in your real name, date of birth and address — the details on your ID and on your bank account or a recent utility bill — because you will need to prove them later.
3. Set your deposit limit straight away. Choose a daily, weekly or monthly amount that you can afford to lose, and apply it before you make your first deposit so there is no chance of going over.
4. Make a deposit using a method you can also withdraw to. Debit card, bank transfer or an e-wallet you have already set up all work, and using the same one both ways keeps the first withdrawal simple.
5. Start the verification process early. Upload your ID, proof of address and a bank statement or payslip now, before you try to take money out, so the compliance team can review them while you play.
6. When you are ready to withdraw, go to the cashier and choose the same method you deposited with. Enter the amount — it must be above the minimum the site states, usually £5 or £10 — and submit the request.
7. Wait for the operator to process it. The first withdrawal is almost always slower than later ones because the documents are being checked, so expect it to take a day or two even if the site says payouts are faster after that.
8. Check that the money has arrived in your bank or e-wallet. Card payments can take up to five banking days, instant bank payments are usually there within an hour after the casino approves the request, and e-wallets are often same-day.
9. If anything goes wrong, write to support with the transaction reference and a clear question. Keep a record of what you sent and when, because you might need it if you have to take the matter further.

Mobile play

What the app stores carry

Licensed operators in Great Britain can offer apps through the Apple App Store and Google Play, and most of the larger casinos do. Search for the operator's name in the store, check that the developer matches the company in the licence register, and read the app's own terms before downloading. The app will ask you to log in with the same account you use on the desktop site, and your balance, limits and verification status all carry over.

What to check in an app or mobile site

Open the cashier section and confirm that the payment methods you want are there — some operators offer fewer options on mobile than on desktop, and withdrawal times can differ. Look for the limits page or the responsible gambling section in the menu to make sure you can set or change your deposit limit from your phone. Check that your transaction history is easy to reach, because you will need it to track a withdrawal or query a payment. If you plan to upload documents, test the camera or file-upload function before you need it, so you know the app can handle a clear photo of your ID or a PDF of a bank statement.

Using the mobile site instead of an app

Every licensed casino has a mobile-friendly website that works in your phone's browser, and it gives you the same account, the same cashier and the same verification process as the app. Log in through the site as you would on a computer, and the layout adjusts to fit your screen. The mobile site does not need to be downloaded, updated or given storage permission, which some players prefer. Both the app and the mobile site are covered by the same licence and the same terms, so the choice is yours.

What the licence protects

An operator licensed by the Gambling Commission answers to the regulator for how it treats players in Great Britain. The table below shows what that means in practice.

Protection	Operator with this licence	Site without it
Who supervises the operator	The Gambling Commission	No regulator of this market
National self-exclusion register	GAMSTOP covers every licensed site at once	GAMSTOP does not reach them

If something goes wrong

1. Write to the operator's support, naming the specific term or clause in their conditions that applies to your situation.
2. File a formal complaint through the operator's own complaints procedure and keep the reference number they give you.
3. If the operator's response does not resolve it, escalate to the Gambling Commission through their public-facing channels.
4. Keep screenshots of your account balance, the terms as you accepted them, every email sent and every document you submitted.

What the word "licence" does not prove

A licence from another country is not a licence for this market. The regulator's public register is the only way to check whether an operator holds a Great Britain remote casino licence—a badge on the site is a claim until the register confirms it.

A licence covers a named company and its named domains, so the company name in the operator's terms and conditions should match the entry in the register. Check both before you deposit.

A licence tells you which rules apply and who the operator answers to. It does not tell you how quickly a given operator processes payments, how helpful their support is or whether their game library suits you—those are down to the operator's own systems and choices.

How to choose

1. Check the operator's licence in the Gambling Commission's public register first, using the company name from the site's terms and conditions.
2. Compare withdrawal times from the table at the top of this page—card payments typically take longer than instant bank methods once the operator releases the funds.
3. Look at the minimum deposit for each operator and choose one that matches what you plan to deposit, so you are not putting in more than you intended just to meet the threshold.
4. Read the bonus terms before you accept any offer—wagering requirements, maximum bets and cash-out caps all affect when and how much you can withdraw.
5. Verify your account as soon as you sign up by uploading your photo ID and proof of address, rather than waiting until you request your first withdrawal.
6. Set a deposit limit when you open the account—you can raise it later if you need to, but starting with a limit in place means you will not deposit more than you planned in the moment.
7. Test a small withdrawal before you deposit a larger amount, to see how the operator's process works and how long it takes for the money to reach your bank.
8. Check the operator's support hours and methods—live chat during UK daytime hours makes it easier to resolve verification queries or payment questions quickly.

Responsible gambling

Licensed operators give you control over how much you deposit and how long you play, which matters when you are managing withdrawals and deciding how much to keep in your account.

Limits and tools licensed operators offer

Every operator licensed by the Gambling Commission must let you set a deposit limit—daily, weekly or monthly—that stops further deposits once you reach it. You can lower the limit at any point, and it takes effect straight away. Raising a limit usually has a cooling-off period of at least 24 hours.

Time-out lets you freeze your account for a set period, from 24 hours to six weeks. You cannot deposit, play or withdraw during a time-out, though you can contact support to ask about your balance. Self-exclusion closes your account for a minimum of six months, and you cannot reopen it until that period ends.

GAMSTOP

GAMSTOP is the national self-exclusion register for Great Britain. One registration blocks your access to every gambling site licensed by the Gambling Commission, all at once, for a minimum of six months. The register is free, and you can choose a period of six months, one year or five years.

Blocking software

Gamban (gamban.com) is paid blocking software that works across devices—desktop, mobile and tablet—and blocks access to gambling sites whether or not they hold a UK licence. BetBlocker (betblocker.org) is free and works on multiple platforms.

Ask your bank whether it can block payments to gambling sites. Many UK banks offer this through their app or internet banking, and it applies to all debit-card payments and some bank-transfer methods.

Getting help

The National Gambling Helpline, run by GamCare, is open 24 hours a day on 0808 8020 133 for England and Scotland, and 0808 2819 265 for Wales. The service is free and confidential.

GambleAware offers support and advice online, with resources for people who gamble and those close to them. The National Problem Gambling Clinic, part of the NHS, provides specialist treatment in England, and the Northern Gambling Service covers the north of England.

Online gambling is for people aged 18 and over (18+). If you share a device with someone under 18, parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio can block access to gambling sites on that device.

This page is for information purposes only. Gargrave AFC is not a casino operator, bookmaker or organiser of gambling. Access to online gambling is restricted to those aged 18 and over (18+). For free, confidential support, visit BeGambleAware.org.