Responsible gambling at Jokabet
Gambling works as entertainment when you stay in control of it. This page explains the tools Jokabet provides to help you set boundaries, the warning signs worth watching for, and where to find free, confidential support in the UK when you need it.
Why responsible gambling matters
Playing slots, placing bets or trying your hand at table games should be something you choose to do, not something you feel compelled to do. The moment it stops being enjoyable and starts feeling like an obligation, or a way to solve money problems, the balance has shifted. Recognising that early gives you the best chance to step back before harm is done.
Signs gambling is getting out of hand
These behaviours often appear before someone realises there's a problem:
- Spending more money or time than you planned, repeatedly.
- Chasing losses — depositing again to try to win back what you've lost.
- Borrowing money, using credit or dipping into savings meant for bills to keep playing.
- Gambling when you're anxious, stressed or low, and using it to manage your mood.
- Hiding your activity from family or friends, or lying about how much you've spent.
- Neglecting responsibilities at work, home or in relationships because of the time gambling takes.
If two or more of these feel familiar, it's worth taking a step back and asking yourself what's really going on.
Questions worth asking yourself
A short self-check can clarify whether your play is still under control:
- Do you gamble with money you can't afford to lose?
- Have you lied to people close to you about how much you gamble?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when you try to cut down?
- Have you tried to stop or reduce your gambling and found you couldn't?
- Does gambling interfere with your work, studies or home life?
- After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible to win it back?
- Have you borrowed money or sold anything to finance gambling?
- Do you gamble until your last pound is gone?
These are not diagnostic questions, but answering "yes" to several of them suggests it's time to reach out for support.
Jokabet's control tools
We provide several features to help you manage your activity before it becomes a problem. All of them are set through your account.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limits | Cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly or monthly. Once set, the limit holds until the period resets. |
| Loss limits | Restrict your total net losses over a set timeframe, stopping further play when the threshold is reached. |
| Wagering limits | Set a ceiling on the total amount you can wager in a day, week or month. |
| Self-exclusion | Block access to your account for a fixed period you choose, or permanently. You cannot reverse this during the exclusion window. |
Cryptocurrency deposits cannot have limits applied through our system, so if you need strict controls, use a different payment method.
Setting a limit that works
Choose a deposit cap that fits your disposable income after all bills, savings and essentials are covered. A useful starting point: treat your weekly or monthly limit the way you would a cinema or restaurant budget, not as a pot you need to use up.
When to use self-exclusion
If reducing limits hasn't helped, or you've repeatedly broken the boundaries you set for yourself, self-exclusion gives you a complete break. Once activated, you will not be able to log in, deposit or play until the period ends. This is the strongest tool available through your account.
Practical limits that work
Alongside the account tools, these habits help keep play in check:
- Set a budget before you start — decide what you can afford to lose, deposit only that amount, and stop when it's gone.
- Never chase losses — once you've lost what you planned to spend, close the site and do something else.
- Take regular breaks — every hour, step away for at least ten minutes. Set a timer if it helps.
- Keep gambling and alcohol separate — drinking impairs judgement and makes it harder to stick to your plan.
- Don't gamble to fix financial problems — the odds are always against you over time, and using gambling to make money usually deepens the hole.
- Track what you spend — review your account history weekly to see whether your actual spending matches what you intended.
Where to get help in the UK
Free, confidential support is available at any time, whether you're worried about your own gambling or someone else's. You do not need to be in crisis to reach out.
National support services
GamCare provides online chat, email support and phone counselling through the National Gambling Helpline. The helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on 0808 8020 133. All calls are free and confidential. Visit gamcare.org.uk for live chat and resources.
BeGambleAware offers tools, advice and access to treatment services across the UK. Their site includes a self-assessment, financial guidance and links to local support. Find them at begambleaware.org.
Gordon Moody runs residential treatment programmes and online therapy for people seriously affected by gambling harm. They also support family members. More information is at gordonmoody.org.uk.
Self-exclusion across all UK sites
GamStop is a free national self-exclusion scheme. Register at gamstop.co.uk and you will be blocked from all UK-licensed gambling sites for a period you choose — six months, one year or five years. This is stronger than excluding from a single operator because it covers the entire market.
Blocking software
If you want to prevent access to gambling sites across all your devices, two free tools are widely used in the UK:
- Gamban (gamban.com) blocks gambling sites and apps on phones, tablets and computers. It runs in the background and cannot be easily removed once installed.
- BetBlocker (betblocker.org) is a free, open-source option that works across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.
Protecting minors
All gambling at Jokabet is restricted to people aged 18 and over (18+). If you share a device with someone under 18, parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio can block access to gambling sites and apps at the operating-system level. Leaving an account logged in on a shared device puts that access in reach of anyone who picks it up.
Contact and further support
If you have questions about the responsible-gambling tools available through your account, or need help setting a limit or activating self-exclusion, contact our support team at [email protected]. For help with a gambling problem itself, the national services above are better placed to assist you than our customer-service team.
Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore. If it stops feeling that way, the tools and services on this page exist to help you step back and regain control.
This site is for players aged 18 and over (18+). If gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.