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Responsible Play

Playing should always be fun. Here is how to keep it that way, and where to get free help.

Last updated: 7 October 2026

Need to talk to someone now? The National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) is free, confidential and open 24/7 on 0808 8020 133. If you are feeling overwhelmed or in distress, Samaritans are free on 116 123.

Our approach

Scan Decinc is a free social games website for adults. There is no real-money gambling, nothing to buy and no prizes of real-world value. We still care about how people play, because games that feel like casino games can be hard to put down for some people, and doing well in a free game says nothing about how you would do with real money.

Keep it fun

  • Set a time limit before you start and stick to it.
  • Take regular breaks. Stand up, stretch, drink some water, look away from the screen.
  • Play for fun only. Never treat a free game as practice for, or a way to win back, real money.
  • Do not play when you are stressed, upset, tired or have been drinking.
  • Keep balance with sleep, friends, family, work and hobbies.

Signs it may be becoming a problem

  • You play for longer than you meant to, or lose track of time.
  • You feel restless or low when you cannot play.
  • You play to escape worries or a bad mood.
  • Friends or family have said they are worried.
  • You are gambling with real money elsewhere and finding it hard to stop.

Take a break or close your account

You are always in control here:

  • Sign out and step away at any time.
  • Ask for a break or restriction. Choose "Take a break" or "Restrict my account" in our contact form and we will act on it as soon as we can.
  • Delete your account yourself from your account page, or ask us to do it.

Under 18?

Scan Decinc is strictly for people aged 18 and over. If you are under 18 please leave the site. Parents and carers can keep children safe by using device-level parental controls, keeping devices away from young children and not sharing account details.

Free, confidential help

  • GamCare: free support and the National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133 (24/7).
  • BeGambleAware: free advice, tools and information.
  • GAMSTOP: free service to block yourself from UK online real-money gambling sites.
  • Samaritans: someone to talk to any time on 116 123.

Our promise

We will never ask you for payment details, never pressure you to keep playing and never offer real-money prizes. If you tell us you want to stop, we will make it easy.