Responsible Gambling

Playing a slot such as Viking Runecraft 1000 should be a form of entertainment with a known cost, like a night out. This page sets out simple habits that keep it that way, the warning signs that it is going wrong and where to get help. You must be 18 or over to gamble in the United Kingdom.

This site does not accept wagers. If you choose to gamble with an operator, use only one that is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.

Treat It as a Cost

Money spent on gambling is the price of the entertainment, not an investment and not a way to earn. Every slot has a built-in average return below 100%, so the longer you play, the more the maths works against you. Decide before you start how much you are happy to lose, and treat that as spent.

Set Limits Before You Play

Good limits are set when you are calm, not in the middle of a session.

  • Deposit limits: choose a daily, weekly or monthly cap in your casino account, and do not raise it in the same session.
  • Time limits: set a session length and use reality checks that remind you how long you have played.
  • Budget only from spare money: never gamble with rent, bills, savings or borrowed funds.
  • Keep stakes steady: do not increase your stake to recover a loss.

Know the Warning Signs

Gambling may be becoming a problem if you recognise several of these:

  • spending more money or time than you planned;
  • chasing losses or gambling to escape stress or low mood;
  • hiding your gambling or lying about it;
  • borrowing money or missing payments to keep playing;
  • feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down;
  • neglecting work, family or friendships.

Tools That Can Help

Licensed operators must offer tools such as deposit limits, time-outs, cooling-off periods and self-exclusion. Self-exclusion lets you block yourself from gambling for a set period, and GamStop offers a single scheme that covers all UK-licensed online operators. Banks also allow you to block gambling transactions on cards, and software can block gambling sites on your devices.

If You Are Worried About Someone Else

Talk to the person calmly and without blame, listen to how they feel and encourage them to seek support. Protect your own finances by separating accounts where needed, and remember that you are not responsible for their choices. Support services also help family members and friends.

Where to Get Free, Confidential Help

Support in the United Kingdom is free and available at any time:

Our Commitment

We publish honest information about how games work, including volatility, return settings and stake limits, so that you can decide with your eyes open. We do not promise wins, we do not present gambling as a way to make money and we do not target anyone under 18. Questions about this page can be sent to [email protected].