UK Gambling Commission Announces Clearer Deposit Limit Rules To Boost Safer Gambling
The announcement means that deposit limits are now more transparent.This update is designed to give players greater control and peace of mind over their online gambling spending.
A regulatory change from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) now requires a strict definition of the term “deposit limits”, which can now only refer to the amount a player pays into an account over a set period of time. By June 30th 2026, all operators in the UK must offer players the opportunity to set a deposit limit.
This change will be implemented in stages, starting from October 31st 2025. On this date, a key milestone requires operators to:
- Prompt players to set a financial limit before their very first deposit, and ensure that this limit is easy to adjust.
- Issue six-month reminders to players to review their account and transaction data, helping them maintain further control over their spending.
- Offer financial limit setting using free text at the account level, enabling consumers to establish limits that are meaningful to them.
- Maximise visibility by providing financial limit settings through an easy-to-locate link on the homepage and deposit pages, keeping the number of clicks required to access these facilities to a minimum.
- Take immediate action on all customer requests to decrease the financial limit.
While operators may still offer other responsible gambling limits (such as loss limits), they must ensure that these options are easily distinguishable from the mandatory, regulated deposit limit.
Read more about this update on the UKGC website.
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