Taking A Break | Safe Play Hub

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Date of Publishing: 19/06/2025

Taking A Break

If it feels that gambling is becoming a bit too much, sometimes taking a break can help. It is a healthy and positive choice and can help to get you back on track.

Here at Fruity King, we have many options available to you, and this page takes you through each of them. This includes short-term time-outs and long-term self-exclusion tools.

You can also learn how our tools align with the UK’s national self-exclusion scheme, GamStop.

In addition, you will understand the difference between taking a quick break and committing longer term to protecting your wellbeing.

This page of our Safe Play Hub takes you through how you can use time-outs and self-exclusion schemes effectively at Fruity King.

Why Taking A Break Can Help

Taking a break from gambling can often be a great idea and recognising that you need to do this is a positive sign.

Taking a break can restore control, clarity and balance.
Fruity King has built-in tools that make it easier to take a break.
Our tools are industry-approved in alignment with the UKGC (UK Gambling Commission) standards.

Time-Outs: Short-Term Breaks To Provide a Clearer Perspective

Taking a break from gambling – even on a temporary basis – can provide your mind with an opportunity to reset, as well as being kinder to your finances.

What Is A Time-Out?

Blocks access to your account for a set period of time:
24 hours
1 week
1 month
Custom amount of time (up to 6 weeks)
Designed for when you feel at risk of playing impulsively.

How To Set Up A Time-Out At Fruity King

Log in to your Fruity King account.
Click on responsible gambling.
Select time-out.
Confirm your choice.

Time-Out Duration	Suitable For	Reversible
24 hours	A period of cooling off	No
1 week	Getting focus back after a gambling binge	No
1 month	A structured reset	No
Up to 6 weeks	A re-evaluation of your gambling habits	No

Self-Exclusion – Longer Term Protection When You Need It

If you don’t think that a short-term pause is the answer, then a more serious safeguard is a self-exclusion period.

What Is Self-Exclusion?

Absolute block from gaining access to your Fruity King account.
Periods range from 6 months to 5 years.
You can’t reverse this until the set period finishes.
Created if you want a total break from gambling.

How To Self-Exclude Yourself At Fruity King

Log in to your Fruity King account.
Open responsible gambling tools.
Select self-exclusion.
Choose how long you want to exclude yourself from gambling.
Confirm your choice.
You will be completely locked out from your account until the self-exclusion period finishes.
Our customer support team will be alerted.
Marketing communications will be stopped.

Duration	Effect	Reversible
6 months	Complete exclusion	No
1 year	Complete exclusion	No
5 years	Complete exclusion	No

GamStop – UK-Wide Self-Exclusion

If you are keen to enforce this on a wider scale, you can visit the GamStop website, where you can exclude yourself from all websites that are licensed by the UKGC (UK Gambling Commission).

What Is GamStop?

This is a service that is provided for free by the UKGC.
You will be blocked from all UKGC licensed gambling sites.

How To Register With GamStop

Visit www.gamstop.co.uk
Provide your email, date of birth and postcode.
Choose a period of exclusion, either 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
Complete the verification process to confirm your identity.

What Happens Once You Register?

You get blocked from every gambling site and app that is licensed by the UKGC.
This will apply to Fruity King and all of our competitors.
The decision cannot be reversed during the self-exclusion period.

Feature	Details
Cost	Free
Coverage	All UKGC-licensed gambling sites
Duration Options	6 months, 1 year, 5 years
Reversible?	No
Registration Time	5-10 minutes

Find Additional Help Always Available

You are not alone if you can’t decide whether you need a short break, a sustained period or even emotional support – we’ve got your back.

Get in touch with GamCare (24/7 free help and live chat): www.gamcare.org.uk
National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
Visit BeGambleAware (for tools and advice about other resources and specialist help): www.gambleaware.org
Reach out to us at Fruity King for a confidential chat – our support team is expertly trained and can help you to make the right decision concerning your wellbeing.

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Author: Fruityking

Fruity King has been providing players with online casino games since 2015. Our content team provides useful information about the games we offer.