Responsible Gambling

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Gambling can be addictive. Betting should always be entertainment with money you can afford to lose — never a source of income and never a way to recover losses. This website is for adults aged 18+ only.

Keep it safe

• Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stick to both.
• Never chase losses — a losing day is not a debt to recover.
• Do not gamble when stressed, upset or under the influence.
• Balance betting with other activities; it should never be your main pastime.

Use the tools bookmakers provide

Every licensed bookmaker offers responsible gambling tools. Use them proactively:

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit per day, week or month.
• Loss and wager limits — stop automatically when a threshold is reached.
• Reality checks — on-screen reminders of how long you’ve been playing.
• Time-outs — short breaks from 24 hours to 6 weeks.
• Self-exclusion — block your account for months or years. Once activated, self-exclusion cannot be reversed until the period ends.

Warning signs

Consider seeking help if you recognise any of these patterns:

• Betting more than you can afford, or borrowing money to gamble
• Hiding your gambling from family or friends
• Feeling restless or irritable when not betting
• Gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
• Neglecting work, studies or relationships because of betting

Get help — free and confidential

Support organisations operate worldwide and are free to contact:

• BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org — advice, self-assessment and free treatment referrals.
• GamCare — gamcare.org.uk — helpline, live chat and support forums.
• Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org — local meetings in many countries.
• Gambling Therapy — gamblingtherapy.org — international online support in multiple languages.

If gambling has stopped being fun, stop playing and reach out. Asking for help early makes recovery easier.

18+ only. Please gamble responsibly.