Every good club has its manners, and a social casino is no different. These simple habits keep free games what they should be — a short, pleasant break.
Arrive with a plan
Decide how long you will stay before the first spin. Ten or fifteen minutes is plenty. A timer on your phone does the job of a discreet butler.
Take the air
Stand up between games, look away from the screen, have a glass of water. Short breaks keep the evening fresh, and stopping an hour before bed helps you sleep.
Keep games in their place
- Play to relax, not to escape stress or a low mood.
- Do not let games crowd out sleep, meals, work or people.
- Avoid playing when tired, upset or after drinking.
- Remember that every result is random and stays inside the game.
When to leave the club for a while
- You often play much longer than you planned.
- You feel restless or irritable when you cannot play.
- You hide how much time you spend on games.
- You have moved from free social casino games to real stakes and find it hard to stop.
Support
Independent organisations help free of charge: Gambling Therapy (online, worldwide), GamCare (UK, 0808 8020 133) and Gamblers Anonymous. More on our Responsible Play page.