Gambling involves risk. Losses can and do happen. Plan your play and budget before you start. On Maximum Casino, you can use control tools to support safe, responsible play.

• Set an affordable budget and stick to it.
• Choose deposit, loss, and wager limits in your account.
• Use session reminders and reality checks to track time.
• Take regular breaks to keep playing balanced.
• Check your account history to learn your patterns.
• Do not chase losses or borrow to gamble.
• Keep gambling separate from household bills and savings.
• Stop when playing stops being enjoyable.
• Read our safer gambling policy and tips in the Help Centre.
• Consider GAMSTOP for added protection across UK sites.

Problem gambling can develop gradually. Watch for warning signs and seek help early.

• Spending more time or money than planned
• Feeling irritable or restless when trying to cut down
• Chasing losses after a setback
• Hiding gambling from family or friends
• Gambling to escape stress, low mood, or problems
• Missing work, study, or important events due to play
• Using credit or loans to fund betting
• Falling behind on bills or essentials
• Repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop
• Thinking about gambling most of the day

Gambling addiction is a serious condition that needs attention and support.

Maximum Casino recommends practical steps that can reduce harm. Combine self-help, platform tools, and professional support.

• Set strict deposit, loss, and session time limits now.
• Take a time-out for 24 hours up to 6 weeks to pause play.
• Self-exclude through your account, or register with GAMSTOP for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
• Install blocking software such as Gamban on all devices.
• Ask your bank to enable gambling merchant blocks.
• Turn off marketing emails, SMS, and push notifications.
• Remove saved cards and keep a spending diary.
• Share your plan with someone you trust for accountability.
• Seek counselling via GamCare or your GP.
• Replace triggers with healthy activities like exercise or social time.

Independent support in the United Kingdom is confidential and free. These services offer advice, treatment, and tools.

• National Gambling Helpline by GamCare, 24/7: 0808 8020 133, https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us/
• BeGambleAware, advice and support: https://www.begambleaware.org/
• NHS gambling addiction services: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/
• GAMSTOP, free UK self-exclusion: https://www.gamstop.co.uk/
• Gamban, device blocking software: https://www.gamban.com/
• Gordon Moody, residential and online treatment: https://gordonmoody.org.uk/
• TalkBanStop, combined advice, blocking, and self-exclusion: https://www.talkbanstop.com/
• Samaritans, emotional support 24/7: 116 123, https://www.samaritans.org/

If you are worried about addiction or your gambling, contact our support team. We can guide you through account controls and safer gambling tools.

• Live chat, 24/7, via the Help Centre
• Email support through the secure web form after login
• In-account secure messaging via My Account
• Assistance applying time-outs or self-exclusion on request