Responsible gambling
Gambling should stay entertainment, not a way to make money or recover a loss. The signals and tips below are general guidance — they are not medical advice, and they do not replace a conversation with a qualified professional if you are concerned about your own play or someone else's.
Signs to watch for
- • Spending more time or money than you planned
- • Chasing losses by depositing again to try to win them back
- • Borrowing money or using funds meant for essentials to gamble
- • Feeling anxious, irritable or preoccupied with gambling
- • Hiding your gambling activity from family or friends
Playing more safely
- • Set a deposit, loss or time limit before you start, and stick to it
- • Never chase losses — treat any loss as final
- • Avoid gambling when upset, stressed or under the influence of alcohol
- • Take regular breaks and avoid long unsupervised sessions
- • Check local laws and licensing status before registering with any operator
- • Stop immediately if gambling stops feeling like entertainment, and use self-exclusion tools if needed
If gambling stops feeling like entertainment, most licensed operators offer deposit limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion tools in their account settings — use them.
If you feel you may need outside support, look for a licensed problem-gambling support organisation or helpline in your own country, as availability varies by location.
18+ only. Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money.