Play Responsibly

Last updated: 1 May 2026

Boldridge Play is a free social casino. Nothing on this Service costs real money and nothing real is at stake. Even so, healthy play habits matter — for time, attention, and emotional balance.

What "responsible play" means here

Because no real money is involved, the risks of playing Boldridge Play differ from real-money gambling. The risks that do matter: spending more time playing than intended, using games to avoid difficult feelings, or feeling compelled to keep playing.

Healthy habits

• Set a time budget. Decide how long you'll play, then stop.
• Take breaks. Every 30 minutes is good.
• Don't chase. Trying to "win back" virtual chips is a losing pattern even with virtual currency.
• Keep play in proportion. Game time should not interfere with sleep, work, or relationships.
• Be honest with yourself. If play stops being fun, pause.

Warning signs

• Playing for longer than planned, often.
• Feeling restless when you can't play.
• Hiding the amount of time you spend on the Service.
• Using the Service to escape problems or low mood.
• Letting work, sleep, or relationships slip.
• Wanting to move from social-casino games to real-money gambling.

Tools we offer

• Session reminders at 30, 60, 90 minutes of continuous play.
• Self-exclusion: 7, 30, or 90 days, or permanent. Email contact@boldridge.org.
• Account deletion: any time.

Important

Skill or success at Boldridge Play does not predict success at real-money gambling. Real-money gambling carries financial risk that social casino does not. If you find yourself wanting to move from social-casino play to real-money gambling, please review the helplines below first.

Contact us

Concerns about your own play, or someone else's: contact@boldridge.org.