Playing sensibly

Nothing on this site costs money, and nothing can be won. Even so, casino-style games are designed to be absorbing, and some people find that free play nudges them towards real gambling. This page is here for anyone who wants to keep things in proportion.

What we do on our side

• The site is for adults only. We ask your age before anyone can play, and say no politely to under-18s.
• Coins can never be bought, so there is no way to spend money here, even by accident.
• Coins can never be cashed out or turned into prizes, so there is no reward to chase.
• We publish the exact odds and house edge for every game, so it is always clear that the house comes out ahead over time.
• We do not send emails, notifications or offers trying to bring you back.

Habits that keep games fun

• Decide how long you want to play before you start, and stop when that time is up.
• Take a proper break every so often: stand up, get a drink, look at something else.
• Do not play to cheer yourself up, to escape a problem or when you have been drinking.
• Remember that a run of good hands here says nothing about how you would do with real money.
• If you feel the urge to move on to real-money gambling, pause and ask yourself why.

Signs it may be time to talk to someone

These apply to real gambling as much as to games like ours. If several sound familiar, consider reaching out:

• spending more time or money on gambling than you meant to;
• trying to win back losses, or borrowing to keep playing;
• feeling restless, low or irritable when you are not playing;
• hiding how much you play from people close to you;
• gambling getting in the way of work, study, sleep or relationships.

Free help across the UK

• GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 and offers free counselling and support.
• BeGambleAware has self-assessment tools, practical advice and details of treatment services near you.
• GAMSTOP lets you block yourself from all gambling websites and apps licensed in Great Britain, for six months, a year or five years.
• Your GP can also point you towards NHS gambling support services.

GAMSTOP covers real-money gambling operators, not free games like this one. If you want a break from this site too, sign out from your booth (press your coin balance at the top of any page), and use the website blocking settings on your phone, browser or router.

For parents and carers

This site is not meant for children and is not designed to appeal to them. If you share a device, consider the parental controls built into most phones, tablets and browsers, which can block casino-themed sites. Young people who want someone to talk to can call Childline free on 0800 1111.