Setting deposit limits at sign up

The best moment to set limits is before your first deposit, when you are thinking about a budget and not about a game.

By Ryan Jessop. Last checked 5 October 2026.

Key takeaways

Set a deposit limit at registration.
Reductions apply at once; increases wait.
Reality checks and time-outs are also available.
GAMSTOP covers every UK-licensed casino.

Short answer: Set a deposit limit during sign-up or straight after. Choose a figure you would be content to lose in full.

The tools

Tool	What it does
Deposit limit	Caps deposits per day, week or month
Reality check	Reminds you of time and spend
Time-out	A break of a day to six weeks
Self-exclusion	Six months or more
GAMSTOP	Blocks all UK-licensed gambling sites

Setting a deposit limit

Decide a budgetMonthly is easiest to reason about.
Find the settingOn the sign-up form, or under Account or Safer Gambling.
Enter the limitLower than you think you need.
ConfirmIt applies at once.

Limits and offers

A limit below an offer's minimum means no offer, and that is fine. Never raise a limit to reach a bonus.

Marketing preferences

The sign-up form asks whether you want promotions. You can say no and still receive the welcome offer.

Support

See safer gambling.

More registration guides and tools: One account per person, Casino sign up age and eligibility, Casino sign up mistakes and Casino sign up checklist.

Choosing a figure

Approach	Example
Entertainment budget	What you would spend on a night out, per month
Offer only	£10 or £20: enough for the sign-up offer and no more
Fraction of spare income	A small share of what is left after bills and savings

If you are unsure, start low. You can sign up, claim an offer and never raise it.

Raising a limit later

Reductions take effect at once. Increases apply only after a cooling-off period and usually need you to confirm again. That delay is deliberate.

Controls beyond the casino

Your bank's gambling block on your debit card.
Screen Time on iPhone or Digital Wellbeing on Android to cap app use.
GAMSTOP, to block every UK-licensed gambling site.

One limit per casino

Limits are set account by account. A limit at Coral does not apply at Ladbrokes, even though they share an operator. If you join more than one casino, set one at each.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I set a deposit limit?

At sign-up.

Can I change it?

Yes; reductions are immediate.

Does a limit affect my offer?

Only if it is below the minimum deposit.

What is GAMSTOP?

A free national self-exclusion scheme.

Can I have more than one account at a casino?

No. One account per person.

Can I sign up at several casinos?

Yes; each has its own offer, terms and limits.

How old must I be?

18 or over.

Should I set a deposit limit at sign-up?

Yes. It takes a minute and holds when your resolve does not.

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