Play smart and stay in control.
Heralds Store is free entertainment for adults. No real money is involved, yet slot and arcade-style games can still draw you in. Here is how to stay balanced, and where to find help.
Last updated: 17 October 2026
Free play is not gambling, though it can feel similar. Heralds Store has no deposits, purchases, withdrawals or prizes, and credits hold no cash value. A winning streak here says nothing about how you would do gambling for money, where real money can be lost.
Tools on this site
- Time-on-site timer. The footer of every page, and each game page, shows how long you have been here in this browser tab.
- Break reminders. While a game page is open, a short reminder appears about every 30 minutes.
- Age checks. Every visitor confirms they are 18+, and a date of birth is checked if you open an account.
- Breaks and restrictions. Ask through the contact form (“Take a break” or “Restrict my account”) and say for how long.
- Delete your account. If you opened one, remove it instantly from My account.
Habits that help
- Decide how long you will play before you start, and stop when the time is up.
- Get up about every half hour: stretch, drink some water, rest your eyes.
- Play because you enjoy it, not to escape a bad mood, stress, loneliness or boredom.
- Protect time for sleep, work, study, family, friends and exercise.
- Never borrow money or delay bills in order to gamble anywhere.
- If you also gamble for real money, set deposit and time limits with that operator and look into self-exclusion tools in your country.
Warning signs
- Hours slip by, or you play far longer than you planned.
- You feel restless, irritable or low when you are not playing.
- Play is cutting into sleep, work, study or relationships.
- Free play no longer satisfies you and real-money gambling is starting to tempt you.
- You hide how much you play, or feel anxious or guilty about it.
If this sounds familiar, step away from Heralds Store and talk to someone. It is common, and support is free and confidential.
Free, confidential help
| Organisation | Where | How to reach them |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK | Free helpline 0808 8020 133 and online chat |
| BeGambleAware | UK | Advice, tools and support online |
| National Council on Problem Gambling | USA | Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER, or use their online chat |
| Gambling Therapy | International | Online advice and support in several languages |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | Peer support meetings |
Elsewhere, search for your own country’s gambling helpline. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, call your local emergency number.
Keeping under-18s out
Heralds Store is for adults only. If children use your device, switch on parental controls and keep sign-in details private. If you think someone under 18 has used the site, please tell us.