At HLTV.org, we want everyone who uses the site to enjoy gambling. That’s why understanding Safer Gambling tools is essential. Utilising these tools will help to ensure that you stay in control of the time and money you spend on online gambling. 

Safer Gambling Tools

We’ve detailed the responsible gambling tools that bookmakers provide. If you need additional support or would like more intel, please visit GambleAware.org.

• Deposit Limits – From October 2025, all UK bettors must set a limit before they make their first deposit at a bookmaker. The majority of bookies already offer this feature, allowing you to set a daily, weekly or monthly limit. Requests to raise your limits will take 24 hours to take effect, but you can reduce them immediately.

• Cool-Off Periods – This tool gives you a chance to take a break from gambling. You can choose to take a break from as little as 24 hours, right up to six weeks at most betting sites. Once the cool-off period ends, you’ll be able to access your betting accounts as usual. 

• Profit & Loss – You’ll find a link to this page in the account section on most betting sites. This page allows you to see exactly how much you’ve won or lost over a selected period of time. This information will help you honestly evaluate if you are spending too much on online gambling.

• Reality Check – For some people, the amount of time spent online gambling can be just as harmful as the money. Reality Check tools give you a nudge when you’ve been playing for a set amount of time. Once you hit your set time, you’ll get a reminder asking if you want to log out, review your activity or continue playing.

We Care About Your Gambling Experience

Is your online gambling activity impacting you or your family’s well-being? Are you betting more than you can afford to lose? Are you chasing losses or prioritising gambling over other aspects of your life?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you should reach out for a chat. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133.

This helpline provides free, confidential advice 24 hours a day for anyone affected by gambling. If you prefer not to talk on the phone, TalkBanStop also offers a WhatsApp service.

They can guide you through the following tools, which will help you stop gambling. These tools will give you the time and headspace needed to focus on planning your recovery.

Still need more help or advice? You can access even more Responsible Gambling resources at the sites listed below.

• GambleAware – The UK’s best responsible gambling resource. It will provide you with help and advice on any gambling-related problem you encounter.

• Gambling Therapy – This service provides advice about problem gambling in multiple languages.

• UK Gambling Commission – Make sure you gamble safely by knowing the UK’s latest gambling regulations.

Responsible Gambling Articles

We’ve got various in-depth articles on HLTV related to different aspects of safer gambling. You should give these a look to learn even more about how to gamble online safely.