Set your limits first
Decide how much time and how much play-money you're comfortable with before you start — and treat those limits as fixed, not as a starting point to push past.
Responsible gaming
Playing should always feel like entertainment — never a way to make money or a way to escape. This page explains how we think about safer play, the tools we believe every player should have, and where to find genuine, independent help if play ever stops feeling fun.
Play money, 18+ only
This is a free, play-money demo. The balance shown in your account has no cash value, cannot be deposited, withdrawn or exchanged, and no real-money wagering takes place anywhere on this site. Even so, the games model the same mechanics as real ones, so the habits below are worth practising. This product is intended for adults aged 18 and over.
The principles
Take regular breaks
Step away often. Stretch, get some air, do something else for a while. Long unbroken sessions are when good intentions quietly slip.
It's entertainment, not income
Games are designed to be fun, not a source of money. Never play to chase losses, to win back what's gone, or because you feel you have to.
Stay in control
Play only with a clear head, never to cope with stress or low moods, and only with money you'd be entirely comfortable losing for good.
Your tools
Active & enforcedIn a live product these settings let you put guardrails around your own play. They're shown here so you can see how they'd work.
Deposit limit
Cap how much you can add over a set period.
Loss limit
Stop play once net losses reach a level you choose.
Session time limit
Get logged out after a fixed amount of play time.
Reality checks
A periodic reminder of how long you've been playing.
Take a break / self-exclude
Lock yourself out for a cooling-off period. During an active exclusion you won't be able to play.
Demo: these controls don't persist and nothing is enforced. In a live product, tightening a limit would take effect immediately and loosening one would only apply after a cooling-off delay.
A few honest questions
If any of these feel familiar, it may be worth taking a break or reaching out to one of the services below.
- Do you spend more time or play-money than you meant to?
- Do you play to escape worry, stress or a low mood?
- Do you chase losses, trying to win back what's gone?
- Has playing caused friction with the people around you?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when you try to cut down?
Getting help
If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free and confidential support is available from independent, not-for-profit organisations. We're not affiliated with the services below — they're listed because they're widely recognised. Always check the current details on each organisation's own website.
GamCare
Free information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harm.
UKBeGambleAware
Advice and a directory of free, confidential treatment and support.
UKGambling Therapy
Free online support and resources available to people worldwide.
GlobalGamblers Anonymous
A peer fellowship and meetings for people who want to stop gambling.
GlobalIf you or someone else is in immediate danger or distress, contact your local emergency services right away.