Responsible Gaming
Gambling involves financial risk and no outcome is guaranteed. This page covers practical steps for keeping play within limits you set yourself.
Set limits before you play
Decide on a spending limit — and a time limit — before you start, and treat it as fixed regardless of how a session is going. Many gambling platforms offer account-level deposit or loss limits in their settings; check whether that option is available to you and set it in advance, so the decision isn't left until mid-session.
Avoid chasing losses
Increasing bets specifically to recover previous losses is one of the clearest warning signs of losing control over play. Losses are a normal part of gambling — they aren't a debt that needs to be recovered through further betting.
Gambling is not income
Outcomes are not predictable or guaranteed, and gambling should not be relied on as a source of income or used to cover existing financial obligations.
Age and legal requirements
Participation should comply with the minimum age and legal requirements that apply in your jurisdiction. Where gambling is restricted or prohibited, this information should not be treated as encouragement to participate.
Recognizing risk signs
- Spending more time or money on gambling than intended
- Borrowing money or selling belongings to fund gambling
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Feeling anxious, irritable or unable to stop when trying to cut back
Where to find help
If gambling is causing financial, personal or emotional difficulty, this page isn't a substitute for real support — a local problem-gambling helpline or counseling service is set up to help with exactly that.