Responsible gambling
Responsible gambling starts before the first bet: decide a budget you can lose, set it as a deposit limit at the casino, and stop when it is gone.
Warning signs of problem gambling
- Spending more than planned, or chasing losses with bigger bets.
- Borrowing money or using bill money to gamble.
- Hiding gambling from family or lying about time spent.
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop.
Limits and self-exclusion tools
- Deposit limits: daily, weekly or monthly caps in the casino’s account settings; lowering them takes effect at once.
- Time-outs: a break from 24 hours to a few weeks.
- Self-exclusion: closes the account for months or years; in Great Britain GAMSTOP covers every licensed site at once.
- Blocking software: BetBlocker is free and blocks gambling sites on your devices.
Free help and helplines
| Where you are | Service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) | 0808 8020 133 |
| United States | National Council on Problem Gambling | 1-800-GAMBLER |
| Ontario, Canada | ConnexOntario | 1-866-531-2600 |
| Australia | Gambling Help Online | 1800 858 858 |
| Worldwide | Gambling Therapy | Online chat and forums |