Responsible Gambling

The basics

• 18+ only. Skin.Club asks you to confirm your age.
• Set a budget before you start, and don't raise it mid-session.
• Treat every top-up as spent. Anything you win is a bonus, not income.
• Don't chase losses. Topping up again to "win it back" is the most common trap.
• Set a time limit. Fast animations make time disappear.

Self-exclusion and blocks

Skin.Club is not licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, so GAMSTOP does not cover it. If you want a break:

• contact Skin.Club support ([email protected]) and ask them to close or self-exclude your account;
• switch on the gambling block in your banking app, if your bank offers one, so card top-ups are declined;
• consider blocking software on your devices that covers gambling and skin sites.

Warning signs

• You spend more than you planned, or money you need for other things.
• You hide how much you play or spend.
• You feel restless or irritable when you are not playing.
• You sell skins or borrow money to keep playing.

If any of these sound familiar, stop and talk to someone.

Free help in the UK

• GamCare: the National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133, free and open 24/7, plus live chat.
• BeGambleAware: information, self-assessment and links to free treatment.
• Your GP, who can refer you to NHS gambling support.

For parents

Many CS2 players are under 18, and skins can look like "just game items". They have real money value. Check trades and purchases on your child's Steam account and use Steam Family View.