Responsible Gaming
Gambling is a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Play with money you can afford to lose, and remember that the outcome is always based on chance. Keep the experience enjoyable and within your means.
Age Verification
You must be 18 years of age or older — or meet the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction — to participate in any gambling activity. Underage gambling is illegal and unacceptable. Always confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your region before placing any wager.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of the following patterns in yourself or someone you care about, gambling may no longer be a form of entertainment:
- Chasing losses — continuing to gamble to try to win back money already lost
- Hiding gambling activity from family, friends, or partners
- Spending more time or money on gambling than originally intended
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Using funds meant for bills, rent, or other obligations to gamble
- Feeling restless, anxious, or irritable when trying to cut back or stop
- Gambling to escape stress, anxiety, depression, or other difficult emotions
- Lying about how much time or money is spent gambling
- Neglecting work, school, family, or personal responsibilities due to gambling
- Believing that a big win will solve financial or personal problems
Recognizing these signs early is important. If several apply to you, consider reaching out for support.
Self-Help Tools
Most regulated gambling platforms offer built-in controls to help you manage your play. These tools include:
- Deposit limits — set a maximum amount you can deposit over a day, week, or month
- Loss limits — cap the total amount you can lose within a chosen period
- Reality checks — receive on-screen reminders about how long you have been playing
- Self-exclusion — block your access to gambling platforms for a set period or permanently
- Session time limits — restrict how long a single gambling session can last
Set these limits before you start playing, and treat them as firm boundaries. If you find it difficult to stick to your own limits, self-exclusion is a strong and effective step toward regaining control.
Support Organizations
If you or someone you know needs help, these trusted organizations offer free and confidential support:
Canada
Responsible Gambling Council — www.responsiblegambling.org
United Kingdom
GamCare — www.gamcare.org.uk
GamStop — www.gamstop.co.uk
Australia
Gambling Help Online — www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
United States
National Council on Problem Gambling — www.ncpgambling.org
Germany
Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) — www.bzga.de
For other regions, contact your local healthcare provider or search for your country's national problem gambling support service.
Seek Help
If you believe you have a problem with gambling, or if you are concerned about a loved one, please seek help today. Contact one of the organizations listed above, speak with a healthcare professional, or call a local helpline. You are not alone, and support is available.
Gambling should always be a choice made freely and within your means. If it stops being enjoyable, take a break and reach out for support. Help is one conversation away.