Gambling is meant to be entertainment, not a way to make money or solve a financial problem. This page sets out how to keep it that way while using Blockspins Casino, the cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook covered on this portal, and where to find free, confidential support in the UK if things start to feel less like fun. We are an independent information site – we don't run Blockspins or any other gambling operation ourselves, and this page reflects our own editorial view, not the operator's marketing.
Why responsible gambling matters
Betting and casino games are designed to be engaging, and that's exactly why it's worth pausing occasionally to check your own relationship with them. Gambling should never be used to cover bills, chase a previous loss, or fill an emotional gap – if it starts drifting into any of those territories, that's a signal worth acting on, not ignoring. This applies whether you're spinning slots, backing an accumulator, or playing at the tables. You must be 18 or over (18+) to gamble at all, anywhere.
Warning signs: when gambling gets out of hand
A few patterns tend to show up before things get serious. None of them on their own is proof of a problem, but seeing several together is worth taking seriously:
- Betting more than you planned, more often than you meant to
- Chasing losses with bigger stakes to "win it back"
- Lying to family or friends about how much time or money is spent gambling
- Feeling irritable, anxious or low when you try to cut back
- Borrowing money, or using funds meant for essentials, to keep playing
- Neglecting work, relationships or sleep because of gambling sessions
Questions worth asking yourself
A short, honest self-check can say more than any single warning sign. None of these questions is a diagnosis on its own – they're a prompt to think, not a test to pass or fail.
- Have you ever felt you needed to bet with larger amounts to get the same enjoyment?
- Have you tried to cut back or stop and found it harder than expected?
- Do you feel restless or short-tempered when you're not gambling?
- Have you gambled to escape worries, stress or a low mood?
- Have you chased a loss by betting again the same or the next day?
- Have you hidden betting slips, transactions or losses from someone close to you?
- Has anyone ever expressed concern about how much you gamble?
- Have you missed a bill payment because money went on gambling instead?
Answering "yes" to more than one or two of these is worth acting on – reach out to one of the organisations below, or start with a simple limit on your own account.
Blockspins' own control tools
Blockspins gives players a way to step back from the platform without deleting an account outright. The operator's self-exclusion policy lets a user close their account for a fixed period, an indefinite period, or permanently, and the request is made by emailing the operator's own support team rather than through an in-account toggle. Worth remembering: a permanent closure means forfeiting any remaining balance along with future cashback, rakeback or bonus payments, so it's a genuinely final step rather than a pause button.
| Control | How it works at Blockspins |
|---|---|
| Self-exclusion (definite period) | Set a fixed timeframe by emailing support |
| Self-exclusion (indefinite) | Open-ended break, requested by email |
| Self-exclusion (permanent) | Account closed for good; balance and future bonuses are forfeited |
Beyond that, the sportsbook's own settlement rules include a degree of built-in caution: withdrawal requests can be suspended for up to 31 calendar days if the operator suspects unfair play such as arbitrage or syndicate betting. That's a fraud control rather than a player-welfare tool, but it's worth knowing it exists if a withdrawal takes longer than expected.
Tips for gambling sensibly
A handful of habits go a long way toward keeping play in the "fun" column:
- Decide on a budget before you start, and treat it as the whole spend, not a starting point
- Set a time limit for a session and actually stick to it
- Never gamble to chase a loss back – walking away is a valid outcome
- Avoid mixing gambling with alcohol or other substances that affect judgement
- Take regular breaks rather than one long uninterrupted session
Where to find help in the UK
If gambling is starting to cost more than money, several UK organisations offer free and confidential support, independent of any operator:
- GamCare – advice and support, plus the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7)
- BeGambleAware – information and signposting to treatment
- GamStop – free national self-exclusion scheme covering UK-licensed gambling sites
- Gordon Moody – residential and online treatment for more serious gambling problems
Blocking software
For an extra layer of friction between you and gambling sites, blocking software works at the device level rather than the account level. Gamban blocks gambling websites and apps across most devices, and BetBlocker does the same job free of charge on multiple platforms. Both are worth installing if self-control alone isn't holding.
Protecting minors
Access to gambling content, including everything on this portal, is restricted to people aged 18 and over (18+). If a computer, tablet or phone is shared with a child or teenager, parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio can help keep gambling sites out of reach entirely, which is a more reliable safeguard than relying on age gates alone.
Getting in touch
Questions about this page can be sent to [email protected]. We can't access or manage anyone's Blockspins account – for that, the operator's own support channels are the right route – but we're happy to help with anything relating to the information on this site.
Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.
This page is for information and marketing purposes only. We are not a casino operator, a bookmaker or an organiser of gambling. Access to this content is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). We encourage you to gamble responsibly – for free, confidential support visit BeGambleAware.org.