Gambling should be entertainment that you can afford. It is not a way to make money or to solve money problems. This page lists warning signs, practical tools and free support. You must be of legal gambling age where you live.
Warning Signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned.
- Chasing losses, or gambling to win back what you lost.
- Borrowing money or selling things to gamble.
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not gambling.
- Neglecting work, study or relationships because of gambling.
If several of these sound familiar, it is worth talking to someone today.
Tools That Help
- Deposit limits. Set a daily, weekly or monthly limit before you play. Reputable operators let you lower a limit immediately.
- Time-outs and reality checks. Take a break from your account or get reminders of how long you have been playing.
- Self-exclusion. Block yourself from gambling for a period you choose, both with the operator and through any national self-exclusion scheme available where you live.
- Bank gambling blocks. Many banks let you block gambling payments from your banking app.
- Website blockers. Software can block gambling sites on your devices.
Free, Confidential Support
- Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org — free online support and live chat, available in many languages worldwide.
- Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org — local meetings and online groups in many countries.
- Your national gambling helpline. Most countries run a free, confidential helpline; search for the one that covers where you live.
- In a crisis. If you or someone else is at immediate risk, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line in your country.
Check the Operator Before You Deposit
Operators are licensed in different jurisdictions. Check which regulator licenses an operator, whether online gambling is permitted where you live, and what safer-gambling tools and complaints route the operator provides before you deposit.
Our Commitment
We do not target under-18s, we do not promise winnings, and we ask you to read each operator's terms before you register. 18+. Please gamble responsibly. T&Cs apply.