Responsible gambling at 50crowns
Start playingMost people who open this page aren't in trouble – they're checking what's available before it matters. 50crowns gives you several ways to control your own play, and this page sets out what they do, what to watch for, and where to get help if you need more than a limit.
Why this matters
Gambling is entertainment with real financial stakes attached, and the moment it stops feeling like the first and starts feeling like the second is worth noticing early. The tools below exist so you don't have to rely on willpower alone once a session has started.
Warning signs worth knowing
None of these on their own is proof of a problem, but a pattern of them is worth acting on.
- Chasing losses with bigger bets to "get back" to even
- Borrowing money, or using funds set aside for bills, to keep playing
- Hiding deposits or session length from people close to you
- Feeling irritable or anxious when you try to cut back
- Letting sleep, work or relationships slip because of time spent playing
Questions worth asking yourself
A short, honest self-check answers more than any warning list.
- Have you spent more than you planned to in the last month?
- Have you chased a loss with a larger bet the same session?
- Have you lied to anyone about how much time or money you've spent?
- Do you feel restless or short-tempered when you're not playing?
- Have you borrowed money to fund a deposit?
- Has gambling affected your sleep, work or a relationship?
Answering yes to more than one or two is a reasonable point to set a limit or take a break.
The control tools 50crowns offers
We provide a deposit limit, a loss limit and a wager limit, each settable on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, so you fix the ceiling rather than deciding in the moment. A cooling-off period locks the account for a set stretch without closing it permanently, and a full self-exclusion is also available. Self-exclusion can be requested through live chat as well as through account settings, so you don't need to dig through menus to use it.
Practical limits that actually work
- Set the deposit limit before your first deposit, not after a loss
- Use a weekly loss limit rather than a daily one – it absorbs one bad session without forcing a mid-week reset
- Treat a cooling-off period as a genuine pause, not a workaround to try a different account
- Keep gambling funds separate from money earmarked for bills
- Log your deposits somewhere outside the account, so the running total isn't only visible in-app
Where to get help in the UK
Free, independent support exists outside 50crowns and is worth using if a limit here isn't enough. GamCare runs the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, free and available 24/7. BeGambleAware offers confidential advice and support tools at no cost. GamStop lets you self-exclude from licensed gambling sites in one go, and Gordon Moody provides residential and online treatment for more serious cases.
Blocking software
Gamban blocks gambling sites and apps across your devices, and BetBlocker does the same free of charge across multiple platforms. Either is worth installing alongside a self-exclusion request, since a limit on one account doesn't stop you opening another.
Protecting minors
Access to 50crowns is restricted to those aged 18+, and that applies whoever the device belongs to. If a computer or phone is shared with a younger person, parental-control tools such as Net Nanny or Qustodio add a layer beyond the account's own age check.
Questions about any of the tools above, or about closing an account, can go to [email protected]. Gambling should be entertainment, not a chore.
You must be 18 or over (18+) to use this site. Support with gambling is free and confidential at BeGambleAware.org.