What is Loss Limit?
A player-set cap on the maximum amount of money that can be lost over a daily, weekly, or monthly period. Once the limit is reached, the player cannot place further bets until the period resets.
Related Terms
Deposit Limit
A player-set cap on how much money can be deposited into a casino account over a daily, weekly, or monthly period. Required by the UKGC — all licensed operators must offer deposit limits. Reductions take effect immediately; increases require a 24-hour waiting period.
Reality Check
A mandatory pop-up notification that appears at set intervals during a gambling session, displaying how long the player has been playing and how much they have spent. Allows players to make an informed decision about whether to continue.
Self-Exclusion
A formal request to a gambling operator (or GamStop for all UK online casinos) to block access to your account for a minimum period of 6 months. Self-exclusion cannot be reversed during the chosen period, and the operator must cease all marketing to you.