Responsible Gambling
Gambling should stay a form of entertainment, and it carries financial risk and the possibility of losses. Spinbara supports responsible gambling and provides tools and information to help you stay in control. As a UK-facing casino, Spinbara operates under UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) rules, which means player-protection measures such as affordability checks, GAMSTOP integration and a ban on credit-card deposits are built in. This page summarises the key principles and safeguards available. Only play with money you can afford to lose, and never treat betting as a source of income. For related rules, see our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Minimum age
Participation is restricted to individuals aged 18 or over, in line with UK law. Protecting minors is a priority: your age is verified through KYC before you can deposit or play, and accounts without valid age confirmation are restricted or closed. Keep your Spinbara casino login credentials away from anyone under 18, and consider blocking software such as GAMBAN or Net Nanny on shared devices.
Self-control tools
A range of tools is available to help you manage your activity, all accessible from your account dashboard.
Deposit, loss and time limits
You can set daily, weekly or monthly deposit and loss limits, along with wager and session-time limits, to keep play within a planned budget. Reality-check reminders can be enabled to alert you at set intervals during a session. These controls are especially useful for fast slots and live tables where it is easy to lose track of spending.
Cool-off and self-exclusion
A cool-off (time-out) lets you pause your account temporarily, from 24 hours up to six weeks. Self-exclusion is available for longer periods, from six months to five years. During these periods, access to gambling is blocked and marketing is stopped. UK players can also register with GAMSTOP, the national self-exclusion scheme, to block themselves across all UKGC-licensed operators in one step.
How to self-exclude
- Open the Responsible Gambling section in your account settings.
- Choose the cool-off or self-exclusion period that suits you.
- Confirm the request; access is blocked as soon as it is applied.
- For nationwide cover, register with GAMSTOP at gamstop.co.uk and install blocking software such as GAMBAN on your devices.
Warning signs
Gambling problems can show through several signs. Consider taking a break or seeking support if you notice any of the following.
- Betting more than you can afford to lose
- Chasing losses with bigger bets
- Neglecting work, studies or relationships
- Gambling to escape stress or negative feelings
- Losing track of the time or money you spend
Official help resources
If you feel gambling is becoming hard to control, support is available. Asking for help early makes a difference.
- Spinbara self-control tools — deposit, loss and session limits, cool-off and self-exclusion in your account dashboard
- GAMSTOP — free national self-exclusion across all UK-licensed gambling sites (gamstop.co.uk)
- GamCare — free counselling, live chat and support groups; National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133
- BeGambleAware.org — confidential advice, self-assessment and treatment referrals
Responsible gambling data privacy
Information you provide in connection with limits or self-exclusion is treated confidentially and in line with our Privacy Policy. 18+. Gambling can be addictive; please play responsibly. When the fun stops, stop.