A safer online world for families
Children and online gambling should never mix. Free Range Kids brings family safety and responsible play together, with clear guidance for adults on reducing children’s exposure to gambling and making informed choices about games of chance.
Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over only. Children must not create gambling accounts, use an adult’s account or take part in gambling games.
Read our family safety and responsible play guidance, or explore the Road Chicken game overview.
Keep gambling out of children’s reach
Online games, adverts and payment tools can make gambling seem easy to access. A few practical habits can help reduce the risk of a child encountering or using gambling services:
- Keep passwords, payment details and gambling accounts private; never let a child use an adult account.
- Use device, app-store and network settings to restrict age-inappropriate content where available.
- Check the age limits and safety settings on games and platforms children use.
- Talk calmly about gambling: explain that outcomes are uncertain and that it is not a way to earn money.
- Keep shared devices locked when not in use, and review saved payment methods and logged-in accounts.
Adults set the example. Keep gambling activity separate from children’s play, and do not ask children to place bets, choose games or handle gambling transactions.
What responsible adult play means
Gambling involves risking money on an uncertain outcome. It can include casino-style games, slots, roulette, card games and betting. These games are for adults only, and losses are possible.
Anyone who chooses to gamble should treat it as paid entertainment, not a source of income. Decide in advance how much time and money you can afford to spend, stop when either limit is reached, and never gamble with borrowed money or try to recover losses by continuing to play.
If gambling is causing worry, conflict or financial strain, taking a break and seeking support from a trusted person or an appropriate support service can be important first steps.
Understand the games before you play
Different games use different formats, but chance and uncertainty are central to gambling. Knowing how a game works does not guarantee a win or remove the risk of losing money. Keep children away from gambling demonstrations, accounts and payment screens.
Road Chicken
Our Road Chicken guide provides an overview of the game and places it in the context of adult-only, responsible play. It is informational content, not an invitation for children to play or a promise of winnings.
Family-first information
This site connects child online safety with practical information about adult gambling. Its focus is awareness and prevention: children should be protected from gambling, while adults should understand the risks before choosing whether to play.
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