Responsible Play

Our Commitment

EuroBrit Arcade is built on a simple principle: play should be enjoyable, low-stakes, and entirely optional. There is no real money here. No deposits, no withdrawals, no financial risk. The arcade is an adult environment — 18+ only — and our Responsible Play lead Mirela Costin ensures that the fun side and the compliance side stay in balance.

• All games — Merlington Fruits and Penny Drop — use virtual Arcade Tokens only.
• No real money enters or leaves the arcade at any point.
• Responsible play matters even on a free site. We take it seriously.

Setting Your Own Limits

Because no money is at stake, the key limit is time. We encourage you to decide how long you want to play before you start — and to stick to it. The Merlington Arcade will always be there when you come back.

A few habits worth building:

• Set a session time before you open the arcade. Ten minutes, twenty — whatever suits your day.
• Take a break between sessions. Stand up, step outside, do something else.
• If you find yourself thinking about Arcade Tokens when you are not playing, that is worth noticing.
• Play for entertainment, not as a way to wind down stress or avoid something difficult.

Warning Signs to Watch For

These are not judgements — they are signals worth noticing:

• You regularly play longer than you intended to.
• You feel irritable or restless when you cannot play.
• You use the arcade to manage anxiety, a low mood, or stress.
• Play is cutting into sleep, meals, work, study, or time with people you care about.
• You have started to develop an interest in real-money gambling sites as a natural extension of social-casino play.

If any of these feel familiar, please reach out to one of the organisations below. Asking is always the right move.

Where to Get Help

• GamCare Counselling, advice, and a live chat service for anyone affected by gambling in the UK.
• BeGambleAware Provides support, self-assessment tools, and information for players and their families.
• GAMSTOP — UK Self-Exclusion Scheme Free self-exclusion service that stops you using UK-licensed gambling websites and apps.