Responsible Play

Keep it a game

• Only stake what you can afford to lose. Treat an entry as the price of a match, never as a way to make money.
• Decide your budget before you play, and stop when it is spent.
• Do not chase losses. Losing a pool does not make the next one more likely to pay.
• Set a time, and take breaks. Short matches add up.
• Do not play to cope with stress, money worries or a bad day.
• Practise in Free Play. It costs nothing and uses the same arena and weapons.

Signs to watch for

• Spending more, or playing for longer, than you meant to.
• Staking money meant for food, rent, bills or someone else.
• Borrowing, or selling things, to keep playing.
• Feeling anxious or irritable when you are not playing.
• Hiding how much you play from people close to you.

If any of these sound familiar, stop playing pools and talk to someone.

Taking a break

You can stop at any time: sign out, or remove the app. Your wallet and its funds stay yours, and Free Play is there whenever you want a match with nothing at stake. Questions? Write to [email protected].

Where to find help

• Gamblers Anonymous: meetings and support groups in many countries.
• BeGambleAware: free, confidential advice and tools, including for people outside the UK.

If you are worried about someone else's play, these services can help you too.

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