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THE CRICKET DRAFT DUELS
RESPONSIBLE PLAY

PLAY FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME


At The Cricket Draft, everything we do is by fans, for fans. We exist to bring you closer to the action.


We believe that betting should be a social, safe and fun way of enjoying, and engaging more deeply with, the sports we all love - not something that takes over your life and becomes a source of stress.


That’s where Duels comes in.


We are here to change the game. Unlike traditional betting or casino products, Duels is a peer-to-peer game where skill really matters. Play against your friends in low-stakes contests, not against "The House”.
 

We want you to be able to immerse yourself in the tactical challenge, the banter with friends and the excitement of watching your team perform - all in a responsible way. 

That’s why we’re committed to making sure you understand the risks related to gambling and to giving you a comprehensive suite of tools to help you keep your play fun, sustainable, and within your means. We think the best way to stay safe and in control is to know what you are getting into before you start. That’s why we ask you to confirm that you have read our Responsible Play page before you open an account with us.

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1. MANAGING YOUR PLAY

We believe that you should always be in control. So we provide the following tools within the Control Centre to help you manage your time and spend.

1.1. Deposit Limits: Before making your first deposit with us, we will ask you to set a Deposit Limit that matches your budget. You can set limits on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

  • Decreasing your limit: If you wish to lower your limit, the change is applied immediately.

  • Increasing your limit: If you request to increase your limit, a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period applies. You will need to return to the game after 24 hours to re-confirm the increase before it becomes active.

  • Maximum limits: To ensure safety for all of our users, we enforce a maximum deposit limit on all accounts of £200 daily, £800 weekly or £2,000 monthly. If you wish to increase your deposit limit beyond these caps, you can do so by contacting our Customer Support team at duelssupport@thecricketdraft.com 

1.2. The Control Centre: Knowledge is power. The Control Centre page is your personal hub for reviewing your activity within the game.

  • Activity History: You can view a clear breakdown of your transactions and gameplay activity over specific periods (Last 24h, Today, Last 30 Days, Last 90 Days, Last 6 Months or All Time).

  • Play Insights: We provide transparent data on how frequently you are playing Duels so you can spot any changes in your behaviour.

1.3. Account Activity Reminders: We will send you a notification reminding you to review your account history and transaction data at least every 6 months.

  • You can customise these reminders to appear more frequently (every 1 month or 3 months) via the Control Centre.

1.4. Managing your time: Due to the nature of our fantasy pool betting game, we do not impose automated time limits on how long you can play for each session, however we recommend that you have the clock on your device visible to keep track of how long you’ve been playing for. We don’t want to be the reason you’re late getting to work or missing out on fun elsewhere!
 

2. TAKING A BREAK

Sometimes, you just need to step away from the crease. 

If you feel your play is becoming less fun or you are spending more than you intended, we offer two ways to stop:

2.1. Take A Break (Time-Out): This allows you to temporarily pause your account for a short period. During this time, you will not be able to log into your account and we’ll stop sending you any marketing communications. You can find this in the Control Centre.

  • Available durations: 1 day, 2 days, 7 days, 14 days, 1 month or 6 weeks.

  • Once the time-out period ends, your account will automatically reopen.

2.2. Self-Exclusion: If you feel you are at risk of developing a gambling problem or simply want to stop playing for a longer period, you can self-exclude from just the Duels game or from all UK online gambling operators. This is a formal process that blocks access to your account and prevents you from opening new ones.

  • Exclusion from Duels: You can exclude yourself specifically from The Cricket Draft Duels for 6 months, 9 months, 1 year or 5 years via the Control Centre.

  • Exclusion from all operators via GAMSTOP: If you wish to stop gambling across all online operators in the UK, we strongly recommend registering with GAMSTOP. This is a free service that blocks you from accessing all UK-licensed gambling sites (including ours) for a period of your choosing.

  • What happens: We will close your account immediately, remove you from all marketing lists and return any remaining withdrawable funds to you (provided all verification and due diligence checks have been completed). You cannot reactivate your account until the chosen period has fully elapsed. If you wish to reactivate your account at the end of your exclusion period, you must contact us or GAMSTOP in writing with your request. Any request to return will be subject to a full review of your account, additional verification and affordability checks.

2.3. Account Closure: If you simply wish to close your account permanently for non-gambling related reasons, you may select the "Close my account" option or contact Customer Support, as per our User Terms and Conditions.
 

3. KEEPING YOURSELF & OTHERS SAFE

3.1. 18+ only: The Cricket Draft Duels is strictly for users aged 18 and over.

  • Verification: We perform electronic age and identity verification checks on every account upon registration. You cannot deposit funds or enter paid contests until these checks are passed.

  • Prevention: If you have young or vulnerable people around you or you share your device with minors, we recommend that you: Keep your account details and password safe and confidential at all times, consider changing browser and internet settings to limit access to inappropriate content, consider using filtering software such as www.betblocker.org, www.gamblock.com or www.netnanny.com to prevent access to age-restricted apps.

3.2. Managing yourself: 

  • Keep track of your spend: You should always keep track of how much you’ve spent each day, week, month. The easiest way to do this is to check your net deposits (deposits minus withdrawals) in the Control Centre. If your spend is more than you expected or you know you could have used that money for something more important, please set a limit that you’re more comfortable with.

  • Self-assessment: Whilst most people gamble for entertainment, for some, gambling can become a problem. GamCare have a simple test on their website (www.gamcare.org.uk/understanding-your-gambling) to help you assess if your gambling is causing a problem. The assessment will give you a series of statements and ask you to select how much the statement applies to your gambling behaviour on a scale of 1-10. At the end of the test you will be presented with a breakdown of how gambling is affecting your life and it will give you personalised recommendations for your next steps. Depending on the results, it might be worth reviewing your limits, taking a break or just having a quick chat with one of the organisations listed further below (Sources of Support).

3.3. Other help tools available: 


4. SOURCES OF SUPPORT

If you or someone you know is struggling with their gambling, confidential help and support is available 24/7.

GAMSTOP (National Self-Exclusion): If you wish to stop gambling across all online operators in the UK, we strongly recommend registering with GAMSTOP. This is a free service that blocks you from accessing all UK-licensed gambling sites (including ours) for a period of your choosing.

GambleAware: For free, confidential information and advice about gambling.

GamCare: The leading provider of information, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harms.

Gambling Therapy: A global service offering free practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling.

 

Thank you for reading about how you can enjoy The Cricket Draft Duels in a safe way. 
 

Remember: We’re always here to help, so if you have any questions about our Responsible Play tools or need any assistance, please contact us at duelssupport@thecricketdraft.com
 

This Responsible Play page is valid from: 17 August 2026

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