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Responsible Gaming & Safer Play
Gambling should be treated as paid entertainment, not as a way to make money. Use limits, stay in control and stop if gambling is causing harm.
Keep gambling recreational
Gambling should be treated as entertainment with a cost. It should not be used to solve money problems, recover previous losses or create dependable income.
Set a money limitDecide the maximum amount you can afford to lose before you start. Do not use money needed for rent, food, bills, debt or family needs.
Set a time limitChoose a stopping time and take regular breaks. Avoid long sessions or gambling when tired, upset, intoxicated or under pressure.
Never chase lossesA loss is not a debt that must be won back. Increasing stakes after a loss can increase harm.
Do not borrow to gambleAvoid loans, credit or money borrowed from friends and family for gambling.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than planned.
- Trying repeatedly to recover losses.
- Hiding gambling activity or spending.
- Borrowing money, missing bills or selling belongings to gamble.
- Feeling anxious, angry or unable to stop.
- Gambling affecting sleep, work, study or relationships.
If you are losing control
- Stop gambling and do not make another deposit to recover losses.
- Use account limits, time-outs or self-exclusion where the external service offers them.
- Ask your bank/payment provider about gambling blocks or spending controls if available.
- Tell someone you trust and consider professional support.
Independent support
Gambling Therapy — global online support
Free online information, practical advice and emotional support for people affected by gambling harm.
Visit Gambling Therapy ↗GamCare — United Kingdom
UK support including the National Gambling Helpline and online support. If you are outside the UK, use an appropriate service in your own country.
Visit GamCare support ↗Immediate danger: If gambling-related distress puts you or someone else at immediate risk, contact your local emergency service or an appropriate crisis service in your country now.
Last updated: 11 September 2026