Responsible Gambling
Crash games and other casino games should only be played as a form of paid entertainment. Gambling always involves the risk of losing money, and no game, betting method or cash-out strategy can guarantee a profit.
CrashGame.gg is intended only for adults who have reached the legal gambling age in their country, state or territory. You must be at least 18 years old to use gambling services, although the minimum age to game may differ some locations. Online gambling may also be restricted or prohibited where you live, so check your local laws before opening an account or placing a bet.
Responsible gambling can help reduce the risks associated with playing, but it cannot make gambling risk-free.
Understanding the risks of crash games
Crash games move quickly, with some rounds finishing in only a few seconds. This pace can make it easy to place more bets, spend more money or play for longer than originally intended.
Although players decide when to cash out, they do not control when the round will end. Previous multipliers cannot predict the outcome of the next round, and an early or late cash-out strategy does not change the game’s underlying house advantage.
Automatic cash-out features can help players set a target in advance, but they do not improve the mathematical chance of winning. Similarly, a provably fair system may allow a result to be checked, but it does not remove the house edge or turn the game into a source of income.
Be particularly cautious of websites, applications, social media accounts or paid services claiming to predict when a crash game will end. Genuine game outcomes cannot be reliably forecast by a crash predictor.
Ways to keep your gambling within limits
Set your boundaries before you begin playing. Decisions made before money is deposited are generally easier to follow than decisions made during a fast-moving game.
Only gamble with money left over after essential expenses, savings and other financial commitments have been covered.
Decide how much you are prepared to lose and treat that entire amount as the cost of the session.
Set a time limit and finish when it expires, regardless of whether you are winning or losing.
Keep track of gambling across every casino and payment method you use.
Never borrow money, use money intended for bills or sell possessions to fund gambling.
Do not increase your stakes in an attempt to recover previous losses.
Avoid gambling when you are upset, stressed, tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Take regular breaks away from the game and maintain other hobbies, activities and relationships.
Do not open additional accounts or use alternative payment methods to get around a limit or self-exclusion.
Stop playing if gambling begins to feel necessary, secretive or difficult to control.
Responsible gambling tools
Licensed online casinos may provide tools that help customers monitor or restrict their gambling. The availability and operation of these controls can differ between casinos and jurisdictions, so check what is offered before depositing.
Available tools may include:
Deposit, wagering and loss limits
These controls restrict how much money can be deposited, wagered or lost over a chosen daily, weekly or monthly period.
Session limits and reality checks
Session limits can end or pause play after a set amount of time. Reality checks display reminders showing how long you have been playing and, where available, how much you have spent.
Gambling and transaction history
Reviewing your deposits, withdrawals, bets and results can provide a clearer picture of your gambling than relying on memory. Remember to consider activity across every account you use.
Time-outs
A time-out temporarily prevents access to gambling for a selected period. This can be useful if you want an immediate break or feel that your current play is becoming difficult to manage.
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion is intended for people who want to stop gambling for a longer period. You can usually self-exclude directly through the casino’s responsible gambling section or by contacting its customer support team.
Some countries also operate national or multi-operator self-exclusion schemes. In Great Britain, GAMSTOP can block access to gambling websites and apps operated by companies licensed by the Gambling Commission.
Payment and website blocks
Some banks allow customers to block payments to gambling businesses. Gambling-blocking software can also restrict access to gambling websites and applications across your devices. These controls can be used alongside account limits and self-exclusion to create several layers of protection.
Marketing controls
You can ask casinos to stop sending promotional emails, messages and notifications. You can also adjust advertising preferences on search engines and social media platforms to reduce the amount of gambling-related advertising you see.
If a casino’s responsible gambling tools are missing, unclear or difficult to activate, consider choosing a different operator.
Warning signs of gambling-related harm
Gambling harm can develop gradually. A person does not need to experience every warning sign before seeking support.
Possible signs include:
Spending more time or money gambling than you planned
Repeatedly trying to recover losses through further bets
Increasing stakes to create the same level of excitement
Borrowing money, using credit or selling possessions to gamble
Hiding gambling activity or lying about losses
Thinking about gambling for large parts of the day
Feeling anxious, irritable or restless when unable to gamble
Gambling to escape stress, loneliness or other difficult feelings
Neglecting work, education, sleep, relationships or everyday responsibilities
Trying to reduce or stop gambling without success
Using several casinos, accounts or payment methods to bypass restrictions
Continuing to gamble despite financial, emotional or relationship problems
If any of these signs feel familiar, stop playing and speak to a specialist support service. You do not need to wait until the situation becomes a crisis.
What to do if you want to stop gambling
If you are concerned about your gambling, there are practical steps you can take immediately:
Stop playing and log out of your gambling accounts.
Contact each casino and request a time-out, account closure or self-exclusion.
Register with any national self-exclusion scheme available where you live.
Ask your bank about blocking gambling payments.
Install gambling-blocking software on the devices you use.
Unsubscribe from casino emails, notifications and other gambling marketing.
Tell someone you trust what is happening.
Contact a confidential gambling support service.
Using several measures together can provide more protection than relying on one control alone.
Gambling support services
Free and confidential support is available for people worried about their own gambling and for those affected by somebody else’s gambling.
Worldwide
Gambling Therapy provides free practical advice and emotional support to people affected by gambling around the world. Its website also includes a directory of support available in different countries.
England and Scotland
Contact the GamCare National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133. Telephone, live chat and WhatsApp support are available 24 hours a day.
Wales
Contact the NHS Wales Gambling Helpline free on 0808 2819 265. Support is available 24 hours a day.
Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland government lists local treatment and support services. Gambling support is also available free on 0808 8020 133.
Republic of Ireland
GamblingCare.ie provides information and referrals to counselling, residential treatment, online support and other specialist services.
United States
Contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline by calling or texting 1-800-MY-RESET. Free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day across all US states and territories.
Canada
The Responsible Gambling Council provides a directory of counselling and support services across Canada.
Australia
Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or use its online counselling service. Free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day across Australia.
Support services and telephone numbers can change. Check the linked organisation’s website for its latest contact information.
Urgent help
If gambling is causing severe distress, or you feel that you may harm yourself or somebody else, contact your local emergency services immediately.
In the UK and Republic of Ireland, you can also call Samaritans free on 116 123, 24 hours a day.
CrashGame.gg cannot provide counselling, medical assistance or emergency support.
Supporting someone else
Gambling harm can affect partners, relatives, friends and colleagues as well as the person gambling.
Choose a calm moment to explain what you have noticed and how it is affecting you. Try to listen without judgement, encourage the person to seek specialist help and avoid lending money that could be used for further gambling.
You can contact the support services listed above even if the person gambling is not ready to ask for help. Many provide confidential guidance specifically for family members and friends.
Preventing underage gambling
Gambling is an adult activity. Parents and other adults can help protect children and young people by:
Keeping gambling account details, passwords and payment information private
Logging out of casino accounts when a device is not being used
Avoiding the use of shared payment cards for gambling
Installing parental controls and website-blocking software
Talking openly about how gambling works and the risk of losing money
Never allowing a child or young person to use an adult’s gambling account
If you believe a minor has accessed a gambling account, contact the operator immediately.
CrashGame.gg’s approach to responsible gambling
CrashGame.gg is an independent information and affiliate website. We do not operate an online casino, accept bets, hold player funds or control gambling accounts. We cannot apply account limits, process withdrawals or arrange self-exclusion on behalf of a player.
Our editorial approach is to:
Present crash games accurately as games of chance
Explain RTP, house edge and the risks of rapid gameplay
Avoid presenting gambling as employment, an investment or a solution to financial problems
Challenge misleading claims about guaranteed strategies and crash predictor software
explain important bonus conditions and geographical restrictions
Consider licensing and responsible gambling tools when covering online casinos
Direct readers towards independent support whenever gambling may be causing harm
If you need to restrict or close a gambling account, contact the casino directly and use the independent support services listed on this page.