New Deposit Limit Rules: What They Mean for UK Players
The Gambling Commission is introducing new rules to make it easier for players to manage how much they deposit and spend on UK-licensed gambling sites.
The first phase begins on 31st October 2025, followed by a clearer definition of “deposit limits” in June 2026. Here’s what these updates mean for players and why it’s worth setting your limits now.
New Deposit Limit Rules: What’s Changing and When
The Gambling Commission has announced new rules that will change how spending limits work on all UK-licensed bingo and casino sites, including many of the brands you’ll find featured here on GlitzyBingo.co.uk.
These updates are designed to make things clearer and easier for players. They’ll improve how financial limits are set and displayed, so you always know exactly what your limits mean and how they work.
Two Key Dates to Know
The new rules are being introduced in two stages. Some changes take effect from 31 October 2025, and others from 30 June 2026.
From 31 October 2025, all licensed sites will need to:
- Ask new players to set a spending limit before making their first deposit.
- Make limit-setting tools simple to find and easy to use.
- Remind players every six months to review their spending and account information.
- Apply any request to lower a limit straight away.
These first steps are all about helping players keep control and making sure safer gambling tools are more visible than ever before.
From June 2026: A Clearer Definition of “Deposit Limit”
From 30 June 2026, the rules go a step further by introducing a standard definition of what a “deposit limit” actually means.
At the moment, different gambling sites interpret deposit limits slightly differently, which can be confusing if you play on more than one site. The Gambling Commission wants to fix that so all licensed operators use the same, straightforward approach.
After this date, a deposit limit will mean one thing only:
The total amount of money you deposit into your account over a set period of time (for example, daily, weekly, or monthly).
It won’t include your winnings, losses, or withdrawals — just the money you add to your account.
Other types of limits will still be available, such as:
- Loss limits – controlling how much you can lose in a set period.
- Stake limits – restricting the total amount you wager.
- Net deposit limits – the amount you’ve deposited minus any withdrawals.
Each type of limit will need to be clearly labelled so you always know what you’re choosing. This removes confusion and makes sure the term “deposit limit” means the same thing wherever you play.
Why the Change Is Happening
The Gambling Commission says the goal is to make it easier for players to manage their gambling and to understand what their financial limits mean. It’s about clarity and control, not extra restriction.
Helen Rhodes, the Commission’s Director of Major Policy Projects, said:
“Our work will help empower consumers to have greater awareness and control over their gambling. These changes will bring consistency and clarity for those consumers choosing to set deposit limits, while still supporting gambling businesses to offer customer choice.”
This quote comes directly from the Commission’s official announcement on the new rules.
What It Means for Players
For players, not much changes right away. You can already set deposit limits on all UK-licensed bingo and casino sites. The upcoming updates simply make these tools more consistent and easier to understand.
Once June 2026 arrives, the process for setting limits — and the wording around them — will be the same on every licensed site. That means no more confusion about what kind of limit you’re setting or how it works.
Setting Limits
You don’t need to wait for the new rules to take control of your play. Setting a deposit limit today is one of the easiest ways to manage your budget and play responsibly.
Most sites let you choose a daily, weekly, or monthly limit, and you can adjust it at any time. If you lower your limit, it takes effect immediately; if you raise it, there’s a 24-hour cooling-off period before it becomes active.
You’ll usually find the option in your account settings, on the deposit page, or in the safer gambling section of your chosen site.
A Step Towards Clearer, Safer Play
The Gambling Commission’s new deposit limit rules are a positive move for players and the wider industry. By making limit-setting clearer and more consistent, they’ll help players stay in control and keep gambling a fun, affordable form of entertainment.
Even before these changes take effect, it’s always a good idea to set limits before you play. It’s a simple way to enjoy your favourite games while staying within your comfort zone.
Glitzy Bingo will continue to share updates like this to keep players informed about important changes across the UK’s online bingo and casino world.
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