Responsible gambling

Gambling is entertainment with a built-in cost, never a way to make money. You must be 18 or older, or the legal age where you live.

Crypto adds specific risks

• No shared self-exclusion. GamStop, CRUKS and similar national schemes do not cover offshore crypto casinos. Excluding yourself on one site does not block the others.
• No dispute body with teeth. Most crypto casinos are licensed in Curaçao, Anjouan or Tobique, where player complaints rarely get enforced.
• Price swings. Balances held in volatile coins can shrink even when you are not playing.
• KYC at withdrawal. "No KYC" sites often ask for ID only when you try to withdraw a large win.

Warning signs

• Chasing losses or depositing more to win money back
• Gambling with money meant for bills, or borrowing to gamble
• Hiding gambling from people close to you
• Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop

Get help

• Gambling Therapy — Free multilingual support worldwide
• BeGambleAware — UK advice and treatment
• GamCare — UK helpline and live chat
• Gamblers Anonymous — Peer support groups
• Gamban — Blocks gambling sites and apps on your devices