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Responsible Gambling

Practical guidance on limits, warning signs, taking a break and finding support.

Set limits before you play

Start with clear boundaries for your money and time.

Protect essential spending

Gambling puts money at risk. A budget starts with what you can afford to lose after essential costs. Casino winnings should not be treated as income.

Make time part of your plan

Set a limit on time as well as money. Deposit limits, loss limits and reminders measure different things: check what each setting actually controls.

Understand the limits of a limit

Account tools can help put your decisions into practice, but setting a limit does not make gambling risk-free.

Related guides

How to Set a Gambling Budget Before You PlayRead guide Managing Casino Deposits and Withdrawals ResponsiblyRead guide Why Online Casino Winnings Shouldn’t Be Treated as IncomeRead guide

Recognise the warning signs

Look at how gambling affects daily life, not just how often you play.

Notice chasing losses

Trying to win back money you have lost is a reason to pause and seek support, rather than continue gambling.

Look beyond the amount spent

Hiding spending or repeatedly breaking your own limits are reasons for concern. Consider the effects on your money, relationships and daily life.

Talk about changes early

Gambling harm can affect people in very different circumstances. Independent support is available if you are worried about changes in your gambling.

Related guides

Recognizing a Gambling AddictionRead guide Chasing Losses: Why It Feels Logical and Why It’s DangerousRead guide Gambling Problems Don’t Only Affect Lonely PeopleRead guide

Take a break and put barriers in place

Understand your options for stepping away from gambling.

Compare a pause with self-exclusion

A short time-out and formal self-exclusion serve different purposes. Check how long each lasts and which operators and products it covers.

Check blocking tools and their coverage

Device blocking and bank gambling blocks can add barriers. Their coverage varies, so check their limitations alongside other support.

Combine practical steps with support

If gambling is causing harm, practical barriers and independent support can work together. Use the help finder below to find organisations you can contact.

Related guides

How Online Casino Self-Exclusion WorksRead guide Player Protection Tools at Online CasinosRead guide Where to Get Help for a Gambling ProblemRead guide

Support someone you care about

Help is also available to partners, friends and family members.

Start with what you have noticed

If you are worried about someone, focus on what you have noticed and how it affects daily life. The related guide covers starting a conversation and setting boundaries.

Get support for yourself too

You can contact support services when someone else’s gambling is affecting you. The help finder includes services for family and friends.

Understand the risks for young people

Learn how young people encounter gambling online and what parents can look out for.

Related guides

How to Help Someone With a Gambling ProblemRead guide Teen Gambling and Online Betting: What Parents Should KnowRead guide

Find help where you live

Browse support by location. International support is available below.

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