GAMSTOP and casino sign up
GAMSTOP is the national self-exclusion scheme. If you are registered, you cannot sign up at any UK-licensed casino until your chosen period ends.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- GAMSTOP blocks every UK-licensed online casino.
- Periods: 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- It cannot be ended early.
- Casinos outside it are not UK-licensed.
Short answer: While you are registered with GAMSTOP, sign-ups at UK-licensed casinos are blocked. That is what it is for.
How it works
- You registerFree, at gamstop.co.uk, with your details.
- You choose a period6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- Casinos checkEvery licensed operator must check new sign-ups and logins.
- Access is blockedUntil the period ends and you ask to be removed.
What is blocked
Registering, logging in and receiving marketing at every operator licensed in Great Britain, including all five on this site.
After the period
The exclusion stays in place until you contact GAMSTOP to remove it, and a short wait applies.
"Not on GAMSTOP" casinos
Sites advertising themselves this way are not licensed in Britain. They sit outside every protection UK players have, including any way to recover winnings. We do not list them.
Other tools
Single-casino self-exclusion, time-outs, deposit limits and bank gambling blocks. See setting limits.
Support
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133. Safer gambling.
More registration guides: What deposit limit should I set?, Casino marketing preferences: opting out and Is it safe to sign up?.
Registering with GAMSTOP
It is free and takes a few minutes. You provide your name, date of birth, address history, email addresses and mobile numbers so that operators can match you. It can take up to 24 hours to become fully effective.
GAMSTOP and single-casino exclusion
| Feature | At one casino | GAMSTOP |
|---|---|---|
| Covers | That operator | Every UK-licensed online operator |
| Minimum period | Six months | Six months |
| Set up | In your account or through support | At gamstop.co.uk |
| New sign-ups elsewhere | Still possible | Blocked |
Keep your details current
GAMSTOP matches on the details you give it. If you change email, phone or address during the exclusion, update them so the block keeps working.
What it does not cover
High-street betting shops, arcades and casinos have their own exclusion schemes. Banks offer gambling blocks on cards. Using several together is common.
If you are thinking of signing up while unsure
If part of you is asking whether you should be excluded, set a low deposit limit or take a time-out first. The sign-up offers will still be there.
Keep reading: Sign up offer finder, New customer offers, Free bets vs free spins.
Offer terms dated 5 October 2026, from each casino's published conditions. Registration steps describe the usual UK process; the casino's own form is what applies. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sign up if I am on GAMSTOP?
No.
How long does GAMSTOP last?
6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
Can I end it early?
No.
Are 'not on GAMSTOP' casinos safe?
They are not UK-licensed.
How long does casino sign-up take?
About ten minutes including verification and a first deposit.
What do I need to sign up?
Your legal name, date of birth, address, email and mobile number.
Do I have to verify my identity?
Yes. UK casinos must verify age and identity before you play.
Which payment method keeps my sign-up offer?
A debit card qualifies at all five casinos.