Responsible gambling tools and support from Dux
Start playingResponsible gambling matters because betting should remain a choice rather than a source of pressure or financial difficulty. Dux provides practical controls, while UK support services can help you take a break, understand your habits or speak with someone confidentially. This page is intended for players aged 18+.
Gambling as entertainment, not income
Our responsible gambling approach treats gambling as entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve a financial problem. Wins are not guaranteed, deposits can be lost, and no bonus changes the underlying risk. Spending beyond a fixed budget or chasing a previous loss are signs that gambling has moved beyond ordinary entertainment.
Take regular breaks and check what you have spent before placing another bet. If gambling begins to feel compulsory, hidden or difficult to stop, the right next step is to use a limit or self-exclusion tool rather than trying to rely on willpower alone.
When gambling stops being fun
Changes in behaviour can appear gradually. These signs deserve attention:
- You spend more than planned or use money intended for bills, food or savings.
- You borrow to play or increase bets after a loss.
- You play for longer than agreed, especially overnight.
- You feel anxious, upset or secretive about your gambling.
- You chase losses or feel unable to stop after a session.
A short self-check
These questions are prompts for reflection, not a diagnosis. Answering yes to any of them does not label you, but it may show that a pause or outside support would be sensible.
- Have you hidden gambling spending or losses from someone close to you?
- Have you used essential money to deposit?
- Have you cancelled or postponed plans to fund gambling?
- Do you often play longer than intended?
- Have you tried to recover losses by increasing stakes?
- Has gambling affected your mood, sleep or relationships?
The controls available through Dux
Dux provides three operator-controlled tools. Each creates a boundary around your account rather than relying on a future decision to stop.
- Deposit limits set a ceiling on the amount you can add to your balance during a selected period.
- Self-exclusion blocks access to your account. If you need to withdraw a remaining balance, contact the Dux support team and follow the standard withdrawal limits and verification process.
- Reality checks bring a timed reminder into the session so you can review how long you have been playing.
Choose a limit that protects your budget before you begin. If a deposit limit is no longer sufficient, self-exclusion provides a firmer break without relying on individual sessions to end on time.
Practical limits that work
Set your limits using money left after essential outgoings, then keep betting funds in a separate account. A session timer can mark a fixed end point, and a cooling-off day can prevent impulsive decisions after a difficult session. Never use credit to fund gambling, and keep the login and payment details out of reach of anyone else using the same device.
Our platform supports English and German. If either language makes it easier to set a limit or ask for help, use it consistently when you contact support.
Where to get help in the UK
For free, confidential support, visit BeGambleAware.org or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
GamCare offers support for people affected by gambling problems, while Gordon Moody provides residential and online treatment. GamStop lets you exclude yourself from licensed gambling sites across participating operators.
Blocking software
Software can prevent gambling sites from loading on a shared device. Gamban and BetBlocker provide blocking tools for users seeking a wider boundary around online gambling.
Protecting minors
Access to Dux is restricted to people aged 18+. A shared device can make age controls easier to bypass, so use parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio where a child uses the same phone, tablet or computer. Keep gambling accounts, payment methods and withdrawal details private.
For questions about deposit limits, self-exclusion or the available reality checks, contact our site team at [email protected].
You must be 18 or over (18+) to use this site. If gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.