Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be fun, not a financial burden. Here's how to stay in control.
Important Notice
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please seek help immediately. Gambling addiction is a serious issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Help is available, and recovery is possible.
Tips for Safe Gambling
- 1Set a budget before you start and stick to it
- 2Never bet money you cannot afford to lose
- 3Set time limits for your gambling sessions
- 4Take regular breaks during gambling
- 5Do not gamble when upset, stressed, or depressed
- 6Balance gambling with other activities
- 7Never chase losses
- 8Avoid gambling under the influence of alcohol
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
- Spending more money than you can afford to lose
- Betting to escape problems or relieve feelings of helplessness
- Lying to family members about gambling
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to gamble
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop
- Chasing losses with bigger bets
- Neglecting work, family, or personal needs
- Failed attempts to control or stop gambling
Get Help
If you need help with problem gambling, these organizations provide free, confidential support:
Self-Exclusion Options
Most reputable betting sites offer self-exclusion tools that allow you to:
- • Set deposit limits
- • Set session time limits
- • Take temporary breaks (cooling-off periods)
- • Permanently self-exclude from the platform
Contact customer support at any betting site to learn about their responsible gambling tools and self-exclusion options.