Responsible Gambling

Gambling should remain entertainment. Learn about the risks, assess your behavior, and find help if needed.

🔞 Gambling is prohibited for minors. Gambling involves risks: debt, isolation, addiction.

6 Golden Rules for Responsible Gambling

Follow these best practices to keep gambling fun.

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Set a Budget

Decide on a maximum monthly amount you can afford to lose and never exceed it.

Limit Your Time

Set time limits for your gambling sessions. Use the reminder tools offered by platforms.

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Don't Chase Losses

Accept that losses are part of gambling. Increasing your bets to recover leads to even bigger losses.

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Don't Gamble Under the Influence

Alcohol and substances impair your judgment. Only gamble when you're thinking clearly.

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Keep It Fun

If gambling becomes a source of stress or anxiety, that's a warning sign. Take a break.

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Talk About It

If you have doubts about your gambling behavior, talk to someone you trust or contact a helpline.

Warning Signs

If you recognize one or more of these behaviors, it's time to step back.

You constantly think about gambling, even outside of sessions

You are betting increasingly larger amounts

You lie to those around you about your gambling habits

You neglect your responsibilities (work, family, health)

You borrow money to gamble

You feel anxious or irritable when you're not gambling

You gamble to escape problems or relieve distress

Resources & Help

Professionals are here to listen and support you, free of charge and confidentially.

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National Gambling Helpline

1-800-522-4700

Free, confidential helpline for anyone affected by problem gambling.

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GamCare

0808 8020 133

Free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers in the UK.

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BeGambleAware

0808 8020 133

Free, confidential advice and support about gambling harms.

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Gamblers Anonymous

A fellowship of people who share their experience and support each other to stop gambling.

Self-Exclusion

If you feel you're losing control, you can request temporary or permanent self-exclusion from each operator. This process is confidential and will prevent you from accessing gambling sites. In the US, contact the National Council on Problem Gambling; in the UK, use GAMSTOP.