Responsible Gambling

Effective date: 25 August 2025
Address: Unit 5, 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom
Contact: [email protected]

Why this page matters

Drop The Boss is designed for entertainment. Real money play carries financial risk. This page explains practical ways to stay in control and where to find help in the UK if you need it.

Our commitment

  • Clear information about features, odds, and risks
  • Support for licensed operators that provide strong player protections
  • Guidance that puts your wellbeing first

Are you in control

Answer these prompts honestly. If several feel familiar, consider taking a break or seeking support.

  • You play with money that was meant for bills or essentials
  • You chase losses or increase stakes after a bad run
  • You hide the time or money spent on gambling from friends or family
  • You feel stressed or irritable when you try to stop

Safer play tips

  • Set a budget before you start and stick to it
  • Decide a time limit for each session and use reminders
  • Treat wins as a bonus not a plan
  • Avoid playing when tired, upset, or under the influence
  • Take short breaks to reset decisions and reduce tilt

Tools you can use

Licensed UK operators offer controls that help keep play within limits. Use them at the start of a session rather than after a bad run.

Account level limits

  • Deposit limits set daily, weekly, or monthly caps
  • Loss limits cap your net losses over a period
  • Stake limits cap the size of a single bet
  • Reality checks show timed prompts so you can take a break
  • Session timers end play after a chosen duration

Timeouts and self exclusion

  • Timeouts pause your account for a chosen period
  • Self exclusion blocks your access for six months or longer
  • GAMSTOP adds a free national self exclusion across participating UK operators

Blocking and filtering tools

Device level tools can help remove temptation across apps and browsers. Options include website blockers and gambling specific tools such as Gamban. Use these in addition to operator controls.

Preventing underage gambling

You must be 18 or older to gamble in the UK. Keep devices secure, use child safety settings, and avoid playing when children can see your screen. If you suspect underage access, contact the operator immediately and review device controls.

Signs of harmful play

  • Spending more time or money than planned
  • Borrowing to fund play or to cover everyday costs
  • Neglecting work, study, or relationships
  • Feeling anxiety, guilt, or low mood linked to gambling

Harm can build gradually. Early action is always easier than trying to repair a crisis later.

Support in the UK

If play stops being fun, help is available. These organisations offer free information and professional support.

  • BeGambleAware resources and guidance for safer gambling
  • GamCare advice and live support including chat and forums
  • GAMSTOP free national self exclusion for online operators in Great Britain
  • Gordon Moody residential and online treatment for gambling harm

Search their official websites for the most current contact options and opening hours.

Our product stance

  • Drop The Boss is entertainment, not a way to make money
  • Specifications such as RTP and volatility are published in plain language
  • We encourage the use of operator tools before real money play
  • We support a culture where taking a break is normal and encouraged

If you need help or wish to report a concern

Email [email protected]. Include a brief description of the issue and any steps you have already taken with your operator. We will respond as soon as we can.

Last updated: 25 August 2025