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Opening this page usually means one of two things: you're checking your own habits, or you're checking someone else's. Either way, the point of what follows is practical rather than preachy. Greatslots is built around slots and live casino play, and none of it should ever feel like a task you have to get through.

Why responsible gambling matters

Gambling is entertainment with a real cost attached, and the moment it stops feeling like entertainment is the moment it's worth stepping back. 18+ only, no exceptions, and that applies whether you're new to the site or a regular player.

Losing money is always a possibility with every spin or hand, not an occasional outcome. Treating a loss as "due" for a win next time is one of the most common ways play tips from a hobby into a problem.

Signs gambling is getting out of hand

  • Chasing losses by depositing again straight after a losing session
  • Spending longer on a session than you planned to, repeatedly
  • Borrowing money, or using money set aside for bills, to keep playing
  • Hiding the amount of time or money spent from people close to you
  • Feeling irritable or anxious when you try to cut back
  • Playing to escape stress rather than for enjoyment

Questions worth asking yourself

None of these are a diagnosis on their own, but a pattern of "yes" answers is worth taking seriously.

  • Have you spent more than you intended to in the last month?
  • Have you lied to anyone about how much you play or spend?
  • Do you feel restless or short-tempered when not playing?
  • Have you tried to cut back and found it harder than expected?
  • Has play affected your work, sleep, or relationships?
  • Do you gamble to relieve worry rather than for fun?

Getting support in the UK

Free, confidential help is available whether or not you play with us. GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, free and available 24/7. BeGambleAware offers advice and support tools for anyone worried about their own play or someone else's.

For a longer break from gambling across every licensed site at once rather than just one operator, GamStop is the UK's free national self-exclusion scheme. Gordon Moody provides residential and online treatment programmes for people whose gambling has become a serious problem.

Blocking software

Software installed on your own device can stop gambling sites loading at all, which is useful if self-exclusion alone hasn't worked. Gamban and BetBlocker (free, works across multiple platforms) both block gambling sites at device level rather than relying on willpower in the moment.

Protecting minors

This site is for players aged 18+ only, and that's a hard line rather than a guideline. If a device you use is shared with anyone under 18, parental control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio can stop gambling sites being reached from that device at all, which is a more reliable safeguard than relying on someone remembering not to open the site.

Getting in touch

Questions about this page, or about anything else on the site, go to [email protected].

Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.

You must be 18 or over (18+) to use this site. Support with gambling is free and confidential at BeGambleAware.org.