Most people open a page like this after a night went further than planned, or out of plain curiosity about the controls on offer. Either reason is a good one. Garrisonbet is a casino product, and casino play carries real financial risk – this page sets out the tools available on the account and where to go if things feel harder to manage than they should.
Why responsible gambling matters
Gambling is entertainment with a cost attached, not a way to make money back or get ahead financially. The moment it starts covering for a bad week, a bill, or a bad mood, it has stopped doing the job it was designed for. Nothing on this page diagnoses anyone – it lays out what to watch for and what to do about it.
Signs gambling is getting out of hand
- Chasing a loss with a bigger stake than the one that started it
- Borrowing, or using money set aside for bills, to keep playing
- Hiding deposits or session length from a partner or family
- Feeling irritable or anxious when not able to play
- Missing sleep, work, or plans because a session ran long
Questions worth asking yourself
- Have you spent more than you meant to more than once this month?
- Have you lied about how much you've deposited or lost?
- Do you feel you need to keep playing to "win it back"?
- Has anyone close to you raised a concern about your play?
- Have you used money meant for something else to fund a deposit?
- Do you feel restless or low on days you don't play?
Answering yes to more than one or two of these is a reasonable reason to use a limit below, or to contact one of the organisations further down this page.
Garrisonbet's control tools
Two tools sit on the account directly. Both are requested through support rather than switched on instantly, so build in a short lead time before you need them.
Self-exclusion
A voluntary self-exclusion closes the account, or restricts play, for a period you choose. Once set, the account stays closed for the full period – it does not reopen early, and it only carries on beyond that period if you submit a notice at least 24 hours before it ends asking for a permanent or extended block. Self-exclusion is requested by contacting support directly.
Stake limits
You can cap the maximum size of a single stake and change that cap at any time. A change does not apply immediately – it takes effect 24 hours after you update it, which is deliberate: it stops a limit being raised mid-session to cover a loss.
Practical limits that work
- Set a stake limit before a session, not during one – the 24-hour delay means it can't be undone in the moment anyway
- Decide a loss figure in advance and treat it as final, win or lose
- Deposit only what you can afford to not see again
- Log out at a set time rather than "one more spin"
- Keep gambling money separate from money for bills or essentials
- If you're using self-exclusion, tell someone else you've done it – it removes the temptation to quietly reverse the decision
Where to get help in the UK
These organisations are independent of Garrisonbet and free to use. GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, free and available 24/7. BeGambleAware offers confidential support and information, and GamStop provides free self-exclusion across all UK-licensed gambling sites in one registration. Gordon Moody offers residential and online treatment for more serious gambling problems.
Blocking software
Software that blocks gambling sites at device level is a useful backstop alongside any account-level limit. Gamban covers most platforms on a paid basis; BetBlocker does the same job free across desktop and mobile.
Protecting minors
Garrisonbet's casino product is restricted to players aged 18 and over (18+). If a device used for gambling is shared with a child or teenager, parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio can block gambling sites at device level, which is a more reliable barrier than account settings alone.
For questions about anything on this page, write to [email protected].
Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.
Access to this site is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). We want your play to stay enjoyable – for free, confidential support, visit BeGambleAware.org.