Set a time limit
Pick a stopping time before opening a game. A device timer can help you stick to it.
Keep play in balance.
Free social games should fit around your day. Choose your time, pause when you need to, and remember that virtual points have no monetary value.
Simple ways to stay in control
Use these simple steps before and during a session.
Take a break
Pause between rounds. Come back only when play still feels enjoyable.
Make time for other things
Make room for friends, work, sleep and interests away from the screen.
Entertainment only
There are no deposits, cash-outs or real-world prizes at CercleOdds.
Ways to pause.
Choose the tools that suit you.
On CercleOdds
You can leave a game or close the site at any time. There is no account to keep open.
On your device
Set a personal alarm, use screen-time controls or take a break away from your screen.
When to take a break
If play feels hard to stop, taking a break is a practical first step.
01
Play is replacing sleep, work or time with other people.
02
You keep playing after the time you meant to stop.
03
You feel restless, upset or pressured to continue.
04
You hide how long you spend playing.
Free play is entertainment, not a way to make money. If you struggle to stop or neglect responsibilities, step back and consider talking to an independent service.
Independent resources.
These organisations are independent from CercleOdds. GamCare and NHS support people affected by real-money gambling harms; Ygam provides education and prevention resources.
CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT / 24 HOURS
Visit GamCareGamCare
The National Gambling Helpline offers free, confidential support for people affected by gambling harms.
0808 8020 133TREATMENT INFORMATION
View NHS guidanceNHS
Information on gambling-related harms, support options and specialist treatment routes.
EDUCATION & PREVENTION
Explore YgamYgam
Education and prevention resources about gaming and gambling harms, including material for parents and educators.
You do not have to handle it alone.
Support can start with a conversation.
Family and friends
If you are worried about someone else's play, ask how they are doing and listen without judgement. GamCare and NHS also provide information for people affected by someone else's gambling.
Younger people
CercleOdds is for adults aged 18 or over. If someone under 18 reaches the site, they should not confirm their age; device parental controls can help limit access. Ygam offers education resources for parents and educators.
Games should remain a small part of a balanced day. If they no longer feel enjoyable, take a break and ask for support when you need it.