Responsible gambling
Gambling is entertainment with a cost, never a way to make money. This page covers practical limits, the warning signs of harm, and where to get free, confidential help. If you are under 18, you must not gamble.
The core rules
- Only stake money you can afford to lose completely.
- Decide a loss limit and a time limit before you start.
- Never borrow, and never use money set aside for essentials.
- Never chase a loss with a bigger stake.
- Do not play while stressed, upset or under the influence.
- Take regular breaks; short repeated rounds distort your sense of time.
Warning signs
- Spending more time or money than you planned.
- Returning specifically to win back losses.
- Borrowing or hiding spending from people close to you.
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down.
- Play affecting work, study, sleep, money or relationships.
Tools that help
- Deposit, loss and session limits offered by the platform itself.
- Self-exclusion or cool-off periods.
- Gambling-blocking software on phone and computer.
- Bank-level gambling transaction blocks, offered by many banks.
- Asking someone you trust to hold oversight of your accounts for a period.
Independent support organisations
These organisations are independent of this website and of any operator. Support is free and confidential.
- BeGambleAware (UK)
Free, confidential advice and a national helpline.
- GamCare (UK)
Support, treatment and live chat services.
- Gambling Therapy (international)
Free online support in multiple languages worldwide.
- Gamblers Anonymous (international)
Peer support meetings, in person and online.
- National Council on Problem Gambling (US)
US helpline and treatment directory.
If you are elsewhere, search for your national gambling helpline, or speak to a doctor. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services.