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Responsible Gambling

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Responsible Gambling

Betting should be entertainment you pay for, never a way to make money, pay bills or escape problems.

This page is for you if: You want to keep betting fun — or you’re worried it isn’t any more.

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Simple rules that help

  • ●Only bet money you can afford to lose
  • ●Set a weekly budget and stick to it
  • ●Don’t bet when angry, drunk or stressed
  • ●Treat any winnings as a bonus, not income

Warning signs

  • ●Betting money meant for rent, school fees or food
  • ●Chasing losses with bigger stakes
  • ●Hiding betting from family
  • ●Borrowing or using loan apps to bet
  • ●Feeling restless when you can’t bet

Tools that help

Look for these in your account settings:

  • ●Deposit limits
  • ●Time-outs or cooling-off periods
  • ●Self-exclusion
  • ●Blocking betting apps and sites on your phone

Fast games need extra care

Virtuals and live betting move quickly, which makes overspending easier.

Read next:Virtuals guide

Get support

Talk to someone you trust, and contact a professional counsellor or support organisation if betting is harming you or your family.

Questions

Can I block myself from betting?

Many operators offer self-exclusion in account settings or through support.

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