About 55LL
A well-being resource that helps people keep gambling safe — or stop. We sell nothing, take no bets, and accept no operator advertising.
Our promise
- We are not a gambling site. You cannot bet here. There are no casino links, no affiliate offers, no “play now” buttons.
- We’re free and private. No account, no tracking pixels, no selling data. The self-check runs entirely in your browser.
- We’re honest about the odds. Every game is priced for the house to win over time, and we say so plainly.
How we build our tools
Our self-assessment uses the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), a nine-item screen developed for the Canadian Problem Gambling Index and used widely in research and public-health surveys. Scores map to the standard bands: 0 non-problem, 1–2 low risk, 3–7 moderate risk, 8+ problem gambling likely. We also offer the two-item Lie/Bet screen. These are educational screens, not diagnoses.
Our calculators use transparent, standard maths: house edge is 100% minus RTP, expected loss per spin is stake × edge, and the “100 spins” simulator draws from a weighted payout table tuned to the RTP you choose with realistic volatility. Nothing is fudged to scare you — the numbers are simply the real ones.
Where our information comes from
Guidance on this site is written to align with public-health and clinical sources including GamCare and the National Gambling Helpline (UK), BeGambleAware, the National Council on Problem Gambling (US), Gambling Help Online (Australia), and the diagnostic framing of gambling disorder in the DSM-5. Helpline and self-exclusion details are compiled from the official bodies themselves; we link out so you can verify them.
Editorial policy
- Accuracy first. We prefer plain, checkable facts over persuasion, and date every page’s last review.
- No fear-mongering, no minimising. Gambling harm is real and treatable; we present it as neither a moral failing nor a trivial one.
- Independence. No gambling operator funds, sponsors, or influences this content.
- Corrections. Found something wrong or out of date — especially a helpline number? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
Last full editorial review: 8 September 2026. Helpline directory verified against source websites on the same date.
An important limit
Developers
We publish a small, free, keyless helplines API so other well-being sites and apps can surface local support too. Use it freely.
