Responsible Gambling

Last updated: 31 October 2026

fidra is a free, demo-only feed. Demo coins cannot be bought, cannot be cashed out and are worth nothing. But casino-style games can still be habit-forming, and some cards link to real-money casinos. This page explains the tools fidra gives you, the warning signs to look out for, and where to get free, confidential help.

fidra is for adults only (18+).

Our commitments

• No real money on fidra. You cannot deposit, bet or win money here. Demo coins are never a reward for signing up or depositing anywhere.
• 18+ only. We ask every visitor to confirm their age before playing, and "Play for real" links only appear after that confirmation.
• Country blocks. "Play for real" links are never shown in Georgia and are blocked by default in the United Kingdom and the United States.
• No "signals" or "predictors". Casino game results cannot be predicted. We do not allow creators on fidra to sell or promote prediction tools.
• Honest creators. Creators must label their links as advertising and must not target minors or present gambling as a way to make money.

Tools in fidra

You can find these in the app under the shield icon at the top of the feed:

• Stake cap — set the largest demo bet you can place.
• Session loss limit — stop play when you have lost a set amount of demo coins in a session.
• Session time limit — stop play after a set number of minutes.
• Limits are easy to tighten and slow to loosen. A stricter limit applies straight away. Raising or removing a limit only takes effect after 24 hours, so you are not deciding in the heat of the moment. Restarting your demo balance does not remove your limits.
• Take-a-breather pause — after a run of losses, the feed pauses and invites you to take a break before carrying on.
• Delete everything — clear your browser's site data for fidra.tech to wipe your demo coins, settings and history from your device.

These tools work inside fidra only. If you play at a real-money casino, use that casino's deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion tools as well.

Tips for safer gambling

If you choose to gamble with real money elsewhere:

• Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not a way to make money.
• Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stick to them.
• Never chase losses.
• Never borrow money, or use money meant for bills, to gamble.
• Don't gamble when you are upset, stressed, lonely, or after drinking.
• Take regular breaks.
• Demo results do not predict real-money results.

Signs that gambling may be a problem

Ask yourself honestly. Do you:

• spend more money or time on gambling than you planned?
• need to gamble with bigger amounts to get the same excitement?
• try to win back money you have lost?
• borrow money, sell things or miss bills because of gambling?
• feel restless, irritable, anxious or low when you try to cut down?
• hide your gambling or lie about it to people close to you?
• gamble to escape problems or difficult feelings?
• have arguments with family or friends about gambling?
• think about gambling a lot when you are not doing it?

If you answered "yes" to any of these, it may be time to talk to someone. Help is free and confidential.

Block gambling sites

• GAMSTOP (UK self-exclusion from online gambling sites licensed in Great Britain) — gamstop.co.uk
• Gamban (blocking software for your devices) — gamban.com
• BetBlocker (free blocking software) — betblocker.org
• Many countries run their own national self-exclusion schemes — check with your local helpline.

Where to get help

International

• Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings worldwide. gamblersanonymous.org
• Gambling Therapy — free online support in several languages, worldwide. gamblingtherapy.org

United Kingdom

• GamCare / National Gambling Helpline — free, 24/7, by phone, live chat or WhatsApp. 0808 8020 133 — gamcare.org.uk
• Gamblers Anonymous UK — gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• GambleAware (formerly BeGambleAware) — information and advice. gambleaware.org

United States

• National Problem Gambling Helpline (National Council on Problem Gambling) — 24/7 call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738); chat at ncpgambling.org. If you are in crisis, call 911 or 988.

Australia

• Gambling Help — free, 24/7, confidential. 1800 858 858 — gamblinghelponline.org.au

Sweden

• Stödlinjen — 020-81 91 00 — stodlinjen.se

Germany

• Check dein Spiel — free online advice and self-tests — check-dein-spiel.de

Other countries

If your country is not listed, Gambling Therapy (above) can point you to local services.

If you are worried about someone else

The helplines above also support family members and friends. GamCare and Gambling Therapy both offer advice for people affected by someone else's gambling.

Contact us

If you have a concern about fidra, a creator, or a link on our feeds, email g.jgerenaia@tomsons.co.