Responsible Gambling 🛡️
Smooth Spins is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (licence 39576) and committed to providing a safe gaming environment. Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or escape problems. Understanding the risks and recognising warning signs early can prevent serious harm.
What Is Responsible Gambling
Responsible gambling means keeping your play recreational. It involves setting limits on time and money, never chasing losses, and stopping when gambling stops being fun. You should only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose, and never borrow to play.
If you find yourself thinking about gambling constantly, hiding your play from loved ones, or feeling anxious about your sessions, these are signs that gambling may be becoming a problem rather than entertainment.
Warning Signs to Watch For
Problem gambling develops gradually. Common warning signs include spending more money or time than planned, gambling to escape stress or depression, lying about losses, neglecting work or family responsibilities, and borrowing money to gamble. Chasing losses is a particularly dangerous pattern that often escalates quickly.
If you recognise any of these behaviours in yourself, it is important to act early. The sooner you seek help, the easier it is to regain control.
Player Protection Tools
Smooth Spins offers deposit limits that let you control how much you can add to your account daily, weekly, or monthly. You can also set session time reminders, take a cooling-off break, or request temporary self-exclusion directly through your account settings.
For more comprehensive protection, UK players can register with GAMSTOP, the national self-exclusion scheme. Once registered, you will be blocked from all UK Gambling Commission-licensed sites for a period you choose, from six months to five years. Visit gamstop.co.uk to sign up.
Getting Help in the United Kingdom
Free, confidential support is available right now. GamCare provides expert advice and counselling through their helpline at 0808 8020 133, available every day. BeGambleAware offers online chat support, self-assessment tools, and treatment referrals at begambleaware.org.
Gamblers Anonymous runs free support meetings across the United Kingdom where you can share experiences with others facing similar challenges. Visit gamblersanonymous.org.uk to find a meeting near you.
Gordon Moody Association offers residential treatment programmes, and GamCare's NetLine provides email and forum support for those who prefer not to phone.
Taking the First Step
Admitting you need help takes courage, but you do not have to face this alone. Whether you call a helpline, speak to your GP, or confide in someone you trust, reaching out is the most important action you can take. Recovery is possible, and support services are designed to help you regain control without judgement.
Remember that gambling should enhance your life, not dominate it. If the balance has shifted, help is available today.
