Responsible Gaming

18+

Playing with real money is restricted to people aged 18 or over, or the legal age in your country if it is higher. If you are under age, this content is not for you.

Gambling is not a way to make money

This is the most important thing on this page, so here it is plainly: over the long run, the maths always favours the house.

Falling Pickaxe has an RTP of 95%. That means that across millions of rounds, the game returns roughly 95 units for every 100 wagered. The remaining 5% is the operator's edge, and it is not an opinion or a streak — it is built into the game's design.

That figure is a long-run average. In a short session you might win, and you might also lose everything far faster than that number suggests. No strategy, betting system or pattern changes that maths.

Treat what you wager as the price of some entertainment, not as an investment.

Signs that something is wrong

It is worth stopping to check whether any of these describe you:

• You bet more than you planned, or more than you can afford to lose
• You go back to play in order to win back losses
• You borrow money, sell things, or use money meant for essentials
• You lie about how much you play or how much you have lost
• You play to escape stress, anxiety or personal problems
• You neglect work, study or relationships in order to play
• You feel irritable or restless when you try to stop
• You have tried to stop and could not

You do not need to tick every box. One of these, sustained over time, is already reason to seek help.

How to stay in control

• Set a money limit before you start and do not move it mid-session
• Set a time limit too. It is easier to lose track of time than of money
• Never chase losses. This is the mistake that turns a bad night into a real problem
• Do not gamble with borrowed money or money you need to live on
• Do not gamble while drinking or when you are upset
• Take breaks. If you have been going for hours, stand up
• Do not treat it as income. If you are playing to pay for something, stop

Tools available to you

Most operators offer deposit limits, session limits and self-exclusion — closing your account temporarily or permanently. These are usually in your profile settings or the responsible gaming section; if you cannot find them, contact the operator's support.

There is also BetBlocker, a free app that blocks access to thousands of gambling sites from your device. It is free to use, with no registration required.

Where to get help

If you think gambling has got out of hand, these organisations offer free, confidential support:

• Gamblers Anonymous — International fellowship with in-person and online meetings. No fees; the only requirement is a desire to stop gambling.
• GamCare — Free information, advice and support, including a helpline and live chat.
• BeGambleAware — Advice, self-assessment tools and referral to treatment services.

If you are also going through a period of distress or despair, do not face it alone: talk to someone you trust or to a mental health professional. Gambling addiction is a recognised health condition and it is treatable.

Protecting minors

If you share a device, consider parental controls or filtering software to block access to gambling sites.