Safer Play

Responsible Gambling

Gambling should stay entertaining, controlled, and affordable. If betting stops feeling enjoyable or begins affecting your finances, work, relationships, or wellbeing, the right step is to pause and get support early.

Set clear limits

Decide your budget before you play and treat it like entertainment spend, not a way to make income. Never chase losses or increase stakes to recover money quickly.

Keep time in check

Take regular breaks, avoid long sessions, and do not gamble when tired, upset, under pressure, or using alcohol or other substances.

Ask for help early

If gambling is becoming difficult to control, talk to someone you trust and use specialist support services as soon as possible.

Warning signs to watch for

Spending more than you planned or borrowing money to gamble.
Trying to win back losses by betting again immediately.
Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
Gambling affecting sleep, mood, work, or relationships.
Feeling anxious, frustrated, or restless when you stop.
Using gambling as an escape from stress or financial pressure.

Practical self-check

Ask yourself these questions honestly:

Am I gambling more than I can comfortably afford?
Am I betting to solve money problems?
Do I feel pressure to continue after a loss?
Has someone close to me expressed concern?

If the answer is yes to any of these, stepping back is the safest choice.

How to stay in control

Bankroll discipline

Use a fixed betting budget, separate it from essential expenses, and stop when that limit is reached.

Session planning

Decide in advance how long you will play and set reminders so gambling does not become open-ended.

Reality-based expectations

Outcomes are never guaranteed. Gambling should not be treated as a financial strategy, salary replacement, or debt solution.

Cooling-off decisions

If you feel out of control, take a break immediately and seek account restrictions or self-exclusion support.

Support resources

Independent organizations can provide confidential information and help for players and families affected by gambling-related harm.

Need to contact us?

If you need help with an account restriction request or have concerns about safer gambling tools, our support page is the right place to reach the team.

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