Setting a deposit limit on your casino app is one of the most effective responsible gambling tools available — and under UKGC rules, all licensed UK casino apps must offer it. Set it before your first session, not during one.
How to set a deposit limit
On most UK casino apps, deposit limits are found in Account then Responsible Gambling then Deposit Limits. You can set daily, weekly, and monthly limits independently. Set the amount to whatever you are comfortable losing — not what you plan to deposit in total, but what you would genuinely be fine losing if your session went badly.
UKGC rules on deposit limit changes
Under UKGC regulations, these rules apply at all licensed operators:
- Reducing a limit takes effect immediately
- Increasing a limit requires a cooling-off period — typically 24 hours for small increases, up to 7 days for larger ones
- You cannot override a limit increase cooling-off period, regardless of what you request
The asymmetry is intentional. It prevents impulsive decisions to raise limits during a losing session. If you want to deposit more than your limit allows, you will need to wait until the cooling-off period expires — at which point most players are glad they had the pause.
Deposit limits vs loss limits vs session limits
A deposit limit caps how much you can add to your account. A loss limit caps how much of your balance you can lose — once hit, you cannot place further bets until the period resets. A session time limit ends your session after a set duration regardless of your balance. For comprehensive protection, set all three. Related: Responsible Gambling Tools Guide
