Play only within strict limits — or not at all

Understanding the risks

Gambling always involves the risk of losing money. You should never gamble with funds needed for rent, bills, food or other essentials, and you should never see gambling as a solution to financial problems.

Set limits before you start

• Decide how much you can afford to lose before you log in.
• Use operator tools to set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits.
• Do not increase your limits while you are gambling.

Keep track of your time

• Use reality checks, time reminders or session limits where available.
• Take regular breaks away from the screen.
• If you feel frustrated, stressed or numb, stop playing.

Time-outs and self-exclusion

Every UK-licensed operator must offer tools to temporarily block access to your account or exclude you for a longer period. These tools are there to help you create distance from gambling when needed.

You can also register with a multi-operator self-exclusion scheme to block yourself from many online gambling sites at once.

Signs gambling is becoming harmful

• You are gambling more money or more often than you planned.
• You are chasing losses or trying to “win it back”.
• You’re hiding your gambling from friends or family.
• You’re using money needed for essentials to gamble.
• You feel guilt, anxiety or low mood after gambling.

If any of these feel familiar, it’s important to stop and reach out for support.

Orchid Strata Holdings is an informational/advertising site for adults 18+ in Great Britain. We do not run games, hold player accounts or process payments. For issues with deposits, withdrawals, verification or responsible-gambling tools on a particular site, please contact that UK-licensed operator directly.