Playing safely starts with a licensed operator
Only operators holding a valid national license are bound by player-protection rules: deposit limits, self-exclusion and supervised payouts. Here you can verify who is licensed and learn how to keep play under control.
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Why a national license matters
A national license is not a formality. It obliges the operator to verify age, honour the self-exclusion register, offer binding limits and keep player funds separated from company funds. Unlicensed sites carry none of these guarantees.
Supervised by the regulator
Licensed operators are audited by the national gambling authority and can lose their permit for breaching player-protection duties.
Enforceable player rights
Disputes with a licensed operator can be escalated to the regulator. With offshore sites there is usually no effective recourse.
Mandatory protection tools
Deposit limits, time limits, the self-exclusion register and the panic button are required by law on every licensed site.
Check whether an operator is legal
Before registering anywhere, take two minutes to confirm the operator appears in the official licensing register. The register, maintained by the national regulator, is the single source of truth.
- Open our directory of licensed operators, compiled from the regulator's register.
- Compare the website address letter by letter with the official domain listed for the license.
- If the site is not listed, do not deposit — unlicensed operators offer no player protection.
Player protection tools at a glance
Deposit limits
Cap the amount you can pay in per day, week or month.
Time limits
Restrict how long a session can last before play is paused.
Self-exclusion register
One entry blocks access to every licensed operator at once.
Panic button
Instant 48-hour exclusion available on every licensed site.
Get support and help
I want to help someone close to me
Practical guidance for partners, parents and friends of a person who gambles more than they can afford.
How to help a loved oneI want to check whether I have a problem
A short, anonymous self-assessment based on recognised screening questions, with guidance on next steps.
Take the self-assessmentThe helpline is free, anonymous and available daily. Trained counsellors can advise players as well as relatives. More support options.
Latest research and resources
Annual prevalence study
Summary of the latest national survey on gambling participation and risk levels.
Read the summary →How limits change behaviour
What the evidence says about deposit limits and safer play outcomes.
Read the summary →Guide for relatives
A printable guide for families of people affected by problem gambling.
Download the guide →