responsible gambling Ladbrokes guidance helps adults make informed decisions, set firm boundaries and recognise when betting is becoming harmful. Gambling should be treated as paid entertainment, never as income or a way to recover losses.
Playing Responsibly With Ladbrokes
Responsible play starts before the first deposit. Decide how much money and time you can afford to spend, then treat both limits as fixed. Essential bills, savings, debt payments and family costs must always come first. Never borrow money to gamble, use credit intended for living expenses or increase a budget after a loss.
18+ only
Gambling is restricted to adults aged 18 or over. Age and identity checks may be required before deposits, bonuses or withdrawals are completed.
Recognising Problem Gambling
Risk can build gradually. Review your behaviour honestly and act early if any of these signs appear:
- Spending more money or time than planned.
- Trying to win back losses through larger or more frequent bets.
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
- Borrowing money, missing bills or selling possessions to continue playing.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or distracted when unable to gamble.
- Using gambling to escape stress, low mood or personal problems.
- Allowing betting to affect work, study, sleep or relationships.
One sign does not prove a disorder, but repeated patterns require attention. Stop gambling, speak to someone you trust and contact a specialist support service.
Tools to Stay in Control
Use account controls before they are urgently needed. Deposit limits restrict the amount added during a chosen period. Loss limits cap net losses. Session reminders show how long you have been active, while time-outs block access for a defined cooling-off period.
- Deposit limit: choose a daily, weekly or monthly ceiling based on disposable income.
- Loss limit: set a lower amount than the maximum you could technically afford.
- Session limit: decide a stop time and leave the platform when it arrives.
- Reality check: review elapsed time, stakes and outcomes at regular intervals.
- Payment control: ask your bank about gambling transaction blocks where available.
Self-Exclusion and Getting Help
If limits and breaks are not enough, use formal self-exclusion. Follow the process on the Ladbrokes self-exclusion page, remove gambling apps, block marketing and consider device-level blocking software. Do not open another account during an exclusion period.
Confidential support is available from GamCare and BeGambleAware. UK residents can also review GAMSTOP for multi-operator online self-exclusion.
Seek urgent professional help when gambling creates debt, severe distress, relationship breakdown or thoughts of self-harm. Immediate safety takes priority over account or financial concerns.
