Tools that keep play in check
UK-licensed casinos, AceLucky included, must give you ways to cap what you put in and how long you play. The most important is the deposit limit: a ceiling on everything you pay in across fixed windows lasting 24 hours, seven days or one month. Set it before your first deposit, and reach for free support if gambling stops feeling like entertainment.
Last updated October 2026.
Limits, by their proper names
| Tool | What it caps |
|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Every pound paid in during the chosen fixed window (24 hours, seven days or one month), with withdrawals ignored. |
| Net deposit limit | Money paid in, minus money taken out, within the window you pick. |
| Loss limit | The most your balance may fall by before play stops for that window. |
| Stake limit | A ceiling on what any single wager or spin may cost. |
| Time-out | A short break during which the account can't be used. |
| Self-exclusion | A longer block with the operator, or across all GB-licensed sites through GAMSTOP. |
Warning signs
- Spending more than you planned, or chasing losses to win them back.
- Borrowing, or using money meant for bills.
- Hiding play from people close to you.
Free, confidential help
- Phone 0808 8020 133 day or night; GamCare answers it as the National Gambling Helpline.
- BeGambleAware: advice and treatment routes.
- GAMSTOP: free self-exclusion from GB-licensed gambling sites.