Nothing here costs money. Habits still form, though. Here is how we deal with that.
Gambling harming you now? Ring the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day, or chat online with GamCare.
Social casino games share the look, the sound and the pace of real gambling. Paddlesteamer Reach is for adults over the legal gambling age only. It is not aimed at anyone under 18. We confirm your age twice: on the banner that greets you, and with a tick you must make when you create your account.
A free game can be tuned to feel generous. It refills your balance for nothing. Real-money games do neither. Doing well here says nothing about how you would do with money at stake.
| Who to ring from the riverbank | What it gives you | Phone number or web address, ashore |
|---|---|---|
| National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) | Free, confidential advice, day or night (24/7) | 0808 8020 133 · gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | Information, a self-check test and a list of treatment services | begambleaware.org |
| GAMSTOP | Self-exclusion from UK-licensed gambling sites; it costs nothing | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous GB | Peer support meetings, UK-wide | gamblersanonymous.org.uk |
Worried about a child using this site? Write to [email protected] and we will help you block it.
Adults of 18 and over only. Every game uses virtual coins of no monetary value; you cannot buy, sell, withdraw or exchange them. The site has no coin shop and no payment page, it offers no prizes of real-world value, and success here does not imply future success at real-money gambling.
Need to talk about gambling? Free and confidential: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133, 24 hours a day · BeGambleAware · GamCare · Our rules for playing safely