Responsible gambling

Scatter Drop exists to help people understand slots before they play – including the fact that, over time, every slot is designed to return less than you put in. Gambling should only ever be a paid-for form of entertainment.

Keep it safe

• Decide on a budget before you start and never exceed it. Treat it as the cost of entertainment.
• Set deposit, loss and session-time limits in your casino account – licensed operators must offer them.
• Never chase losses or gamble to solve money problems.
• Don't gamble when stressed, upset or under the influence of alcohol.
• Use reality checks and take regular breaks.

Warning signs

• Spending more money or time than you intended, or hiding it from others.
• Borrowing money or selling things to gamble.
• Feeling anxious, irritable or low when not gambling.
• Gambling to win back losses.

Self-exclusion and blocking

Self-exclusion schemes block you from licensed gambling sites for a period you choose. Gambling-block software (such as Gamban or BetBlocker) and bank gambling blocks add a further layer.

Free, confidential help

• BeGambleAware (UK)
• GAMSTOP self-exclusion (UK)
• GamCare helpline (UK)
• Gamblers Anonymous
• 1-800-GAMBLER (US)
• Spelpaus self-exclusion (SE)
• OASIS self-exclusion (DE)
• ConnexOntario (CA-ON)
• Gambling Help Online (AU)
• Gambling Therapy (international)

Under 18s

Gambling is for adults only. Our content is not intended for anyone under 18 (or the legal age in their jurisdiction). Parents can use filtering tools such as Net Nanny or device-level parental controls.