Responsible gambling guidance for Allyspin players
You do not need a crisis to pause or change how you gamble. Our guidance covers practical limits, warning signs, self-exclusion and the support available to people in the UK. Allyspin is for adults aged 18+, and gambling should remain an optional leisure activity rather than a source of income.
Gambling as entertainment, not income
Gambling can provide entertainment, but losses are built into the activity. A deposit is money you have chosen to spend, not money intended to cover bills, debts or financial goals. Keeping that distinction clear helps when the result of one session feels more important than it should.
Allyspin provides an operator-side self-exclusion facility. If gambling is taking more time, money or attention than intended, self-exclusion gives you a way to stop accessing your account rather than relying on a decision made during a difficult moment.
When it stops being fun
Some signs are financial, while others affect your routine or relationships. A change worth taking seriously can include:
- hiding deposits, withdrawals or betting activity from other people;
- using money intended for rent, food, bills or savings;
- chasing losses with larger deposits or longer sessions;
- feeling irritable or restless when trying to stop;
- losing time to gambling that was meant for work, rest or family; and
- borrowing money or feeling unable to meet ordinary payments.
One sign does not establish a diagnosis. Repeated changes in behaviour, or pressure to continue despite the consequences, are reasons to step back and seek support.
A short self-check
Answer these questions privately and honestly. They are prompts for reflection, not a clinical assessment.
- Have I spent more than I intended on gambling?
- Have I borrowed money or used funds set aside for another purpose?
- Have I hidden how much time or money I spend gambling?
- Do I gamble to recover money I have lost?
- Have I missed work, sleep, family time or important appointments because of gambling?
- Have I tried to stop and found it difficult to do so?
- Is anyone else asking me to pay debts or cover gambling-related costs?
- Would I be uncomfortable if someone close to me could see my gambling activity?
If several answers are yes, contact a support organisation or use a blocking tool. You do not need to reach a severe stage before asking for help.
Our limits and self-exclusion
Our self-exclusion control is the clearest practical step we provide. It lets you exclude yourself from Allyspin and place distance between a gambling impulse and access to your account. Self-exclusion is more effective when you use it early, rather than waiting until a session has already gone wrong.
Personal limits can work alongside it. Decide on a fixed amount before opening the site, use a timer, and close the session when that limit is reached. Never borrow to fund a session or try to recover a loss by increasing stakes. A break works best when it is planned rather than negotiated in the moment.
Practical limits that work
- Keep gambling money in a separate account and leave cards for everyday spending elsewhere.
- Set both a deposit limit and a session limit before you start.
- Use the site's session reminder or close the page when the alarm sounds.
- Choose specific days for gambling instead of treating it as an all-day activity.
- Take a full break when you feel frustrated, tired or determined to recover a loss.
- Ask someone you trust to hold your gambling budget while you rebuild the habit.
Blocking software adds another layer. It can prevent access during the periods when you are most inclined to gamble, including late at night or after drinking.
Where to get help in the UK
Support is free and confidential. You can speak to the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, available 24/7, or use the practical information provided by GamCare. BeGambleAware.org also provides information about gambling harm and routes to support.
GamStop is the national self-exclusion service for licensed gambling sites. If self-exclusion does not feel sufficient, Gordon Moody offers residential and online treatment support.
Blocking software
Gamban can block gambling sites on supported devices. BetBlocker is a free, multi-platform alternative. Since both tools work best when installed before a relapse, set them up while you are making the decision to change.
Protecting minors
Our site and games are intended only for adults aged 18+. Gambling accounts and payment arrangements should never be available to a minor or shared with one. On a device used by younger people, use parental controls such as Net Nanny or Qustodio, keep financial details private and check that age restrictions are enabled.
If an adult's gambling is affecting a child or another person in the household, that wider harm also deserves support. Our editorial inbox is [email protected]. Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.
Access to this site is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). If gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential support is available at BeGambleAware.org.
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