Safer gambling and support

Treat gambling as an entertainment expense you may lose in full, never as income. Protect the money you need for food, bills and savings. Another bet cannot undo a past loss and may add to it.

Decide your limits before playing

• Set a spending amount you can afford to lose and a time at which you will stop.
• Keep gambling money separate from essential expenses and do not borrow to play.
• Take regular breaks and avoid playing while distressed, intoxicated or trying to escape a problem.
• Review your full deposits and withdrawals rather than remembering only winning sessions.

When to take a break

Repeatedly increasing deposits, hiding play, missing obligations or feeling unable to stop are reasons to seek help. Speak to someone you trust. A break does not require you to finish a bonus or recover a balance you have already lost.

Ask the casino about the limits, time-out or self-exclusion options available to your account. If you need to stop, consider blocking gambling access and payments through services available in your location. This page cannot close or exclude a casino account on your behalf.

Find support

Gambling Therapy provides international online support and information for people affected by gambling. Local health or addiction-support services can also help you find appropriate assistance. If there is an immediate risk to your safety, contact local emergency services.

Keep accounts and payment methods away from children and other unauthorized users. Read account security guidance for compromised access or contact details for questions about these pages.