Legal and safety
Responsible gambling
Gambling is paid entertainment with a real possibility of losing the full amount staked. It is not an investment, a job or a way to solve financial pressure.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than planned
- Chasing losses or increasing stakes to recover money
- Hiding gambling from family or friends
- Borrowing money or missing bills
- Feeling anxious, restless or unable to stop
Practical actions
- Set deposit, loss and time limits before playing
- Use time-outs or self-exclusion when control is slipping
- Remove saved payment methods and marketing messages
- Speak to a trusted person and a qualified local support service
- Contact your financial institution about gambling blocks where available
Support organisations and self-exclusion systems differ by country. Use your local regulator, public-health service or a recognized national support organisation. In an immediate crisis, contact local emergency services.