Responsible Gambling
Gambling involves the risk of losing money. A bonus, rating or game feature does not make it a reliable way to earn an income or solve a financial problem.
Warning Signs
Reasons to seek support include spending more than intended, chasing losses, borrowing to gamble, hiding expenditure, or gambling affecting relationships, work or essential bills. You do not need to wait for a crisis to ask for help.
Practical Limits
Keep essential spending separate from any gambling budget and set time and spending limits in advance. Take breaks and avoid making decisions while distressed or impaired. If keeping to limits is difficult, consider stopping and using the account’s available self-exclusion or blocking tools.
Self-exclusion arrangements differ between operators and locations. Do not assume a tool covers every website. Ask the relevant provider what is blocked, how long it lasts and what additional steps are available.
Independent Online Support
Gambling Therapy describes itself as a free global online service for people affected by problem gambling. Its support page explains available contact options and current availability. Check the service’s own information for languages and opening times.
A trusted person or qualified local health professional can also help you consider support. This website and its editor are not a counselling or emergency service.
Supporting Someone Else
You can seek advice when another person’s gambling is affecting you. Protect your own finances and account access, and avoid treating repayment or another gambling session as a solution to the problem.
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