Responsible gambling
Slots like Gates of Olympus are built for entertainment and are designed to take more than they pay back over time. Play only with money you can afford to lose, set limits before you start, and stop when it stops being fun. Free, confidential help is available 24/7 in the UK.
Updated 28 September 2026
Tools you can use today
- Deposit limits. Every UK-licensed casino must let you set daily, weekly or monthly limits. Lowering a limit is instant. Raising one takes time.
- Reality checks. Pop-up reminders showing how long you have been playing.
- Time-outs. Block your account for a day, a week or longer.
- GAMSTOP. One free sign-up excludes you from all UK-licensed gambling sites for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- Bank blocks. Most UK banks let you block gambling payments in their app.
Warning signs
- Chasing losses or raising stakes to win money back.
- Spending more time or money than you planned, again and again.
- Borrowing, or using money meant for bills.
- Hiding your play from people close to you.
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you are not playing.
One of these is a reason to pause. Several are a reason to talk to someone.
Where to get help
- National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133, free and open 24/7 (run by GamCare).
- BeGambleAware: advice and a self-assessment at begambleaware.org.
- GAMSTOP: free self-exclusion at gamstop.co.uk.
- NHS gambling clinics: specialist treatment, including for affected family members.
Demos are not practice for winning
We promote demo play because it lets you understand a game without risk. It does not train you to win. Demo play does not change the odds of a real spin. If the demo feels like "practice" before a bigger real-money session, take that as a signal to set a firm limit first.
Under 18?
Gambling is for adults only. If you share a device with children, use parental controls such as the blocking tools built into iOS and Android.