Last updated: June 2026 — Olive Simpson, Awardhost
At Awardhost, we believe that gambling should always be an enjoyable form of entertainment — never a source of stress, financial hardship, or distress. While our site covers casinos not on Gamstop for players in Great Britain, we take our responsibility to player welfare seriously. This page exists because we genuinely care about the people who read our content, and we want every visitor to gamble safely, within their means, and with full awareness of the risks involved.
This guide was prepared by Olive Simpson, the owner and author of Awardhost, to ensure that anyone visiting awardhost.info has access to the tools, resources, and information they need to stay in control.
Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or income. It often develops gradually and can be difficult to recognise from the inside. Being informed is the first step toward staying safe.
Ask yourself the following questions honestly. If you answer yes to two or more, we strongly encourage you to seek support.
Responsible gambling tools are available at most online casinos, including those not on Gamstop. You should always look for and use these features to keep your gambling within healthy boundaries.
Set a daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limit to cap the amount of money you can add to your casino account. Once your limit is reached, you will be unable to deposit further funds until the period resets. This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to control your spending.
Reality check notifications remind you how long you have been playing and how much you have spent. Enabling these prompts at regular intervals helps break the immersive nature of gambling and encourages you to take stock of your session.
A cooling-off period allows you to temporarily suspend your casino account for a set amount of time — often 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. This gives you space to step back without committing to a permanent closure.
If you feel that you need a stronger measure, self-exclusion allows you to block yourself from a casino for an extended period, typically a minimum of six months. In Great Britain, Gamstop is the national self-exclusion scheme for UK-licensed operators. However, if you are using casinos not on Gamstop, you will need to request self-exclusion directly with each individual casino. We strongly advise all players to use this option if they feel their gambling is becoming harmful.
You are never alone. The following organisations offer free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling in Great Britain and beyond.
Gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. Awardhost does not produce content intended for minors and fully supports age verification measures enforced by online casinos. If you share a device with younger people, please use parental control tools such as Gamban or Net Nanny to prevent underage access to gambling websites.
Gambling can be fun when approached responsibly. Please set your limits before you play, take regular breaks, and never gamble money you cannot afford to lose. If anything on this page resonates with you, please reach out to one of the organisations listed above. Your wellbeing matters more than any bonus or jackpot.