Responsible Gambling

Quick rules to stay in control

• Budget first: Decide how much you can afford to lose. Never use rent, bills, or borrowed money.
• Timebox: Set a timer and take breaks. Avoid long sessions.
• No chasing losses: Losses happen — increasing stakes to “win it back” usually makes it worse.
• Stay sober: Alcohol or drugs + gambling = bad decisions.
• Keep it fun: If you feel stress, anger, or compulsion, stop.

Warning signs

• Spending more time or money than planned
• Hiding gambling from family or friends
• Borrowing to gamble or cover losses
• Mood swings, anxiety, or sleeplessness related to gambling
• Skipping work/school or selling belongings to fund gambling

Practical tools

• Deposit & loss limits: Set caps on how much you can add or lose per day/week.
• Cooling‑off / time‑outs: Take short breaks (24 hours to a few weeks).
• Self‑exclusion: Block access for months or longer. Many casinos support this in account settings.
• Blocker apps: Consider device‑level blockers or parental controls to restrict gambling sites.

Get help (confidential)

If gambling is affecting your life, talk to someone — it’s confidential and judgment‑free.

• Gamblers Anonymous — peer support meetings worldwide.
• National Council on Problem Gambling (US) — helplines & chat.
• BeGambleAware (UK) — advice and support.

Outside these regions, search for your country’s problem gambling helpline or talk to a local healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact local emergency services.

Legal reminder

18+ only. Online gambling is restricted or illegal in many places. Always follow your local laws and platform rules. We do not endorse evading geo‑blocks.