Safer Gambling: Tools and Where to Get Help

MadSlots Editorial Team

Play for fun

Gambling is paid entertainment, not a way to make money. Only stake what you can afford to lose, and never borrow to play.

Our tools

All of these are in your account settings and take effect immediately:

  • Deposit limits that cap what you can pay in.
  • Session reminders that tell you how long you have played.
  • Cooling-off periods for a short, chosen break.
  • Self-exclusion for a longer step away.

An important caveat

We are not licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and not part of GAMSTOP, so registering with GAMSTOP does not block access to your account here. Block software such as Gamban can help on your devices, and you can also use our own self-exclusion.

Signs worth acting on

  • Playing for longer or spending more than you meant to.
  • Chasing losses by raising your stakes.
  • Borrowing money or using funds meant for bills.
  • Hiding how often you play from the people around you.
  • Feeling restless or low when you are not playing.

People to talk to, free of charge

  • The National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, run by GamCare, is free and confidential.
  • BeGambleAware offers advice and self-assessment tools.
  • Gordon Moody provides residential and online recovery courses.
  • Gamblers Anonymous holds peer meetings, in person and online.

Keeping under-18s out

Accounts are for people aged 18 or over. If children use your devices, keep your login private and use parental controls. A locked browser profile keeps our site out of their reach.