Responsible Gaming

Last updated: 29 June 2026

Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. Only ever stake what you can comfortably afford to lose.

Stay in control

• Set a budget and a time limit before you play, and stick to them.
• Never chase losses — trying to win back what you have lost usually makes it worse.
• Do not gamble with money meant for essentials, and never borrow to gamble.
• Take regular breaks and don’t gamble when stressed, upset or under the influence.
• Keep gambling as one small part of your life, not the centre of it.

Signs it may be a problem

• Spending more time or money than you intended.
• Gambling to escape stress, boredom or low mood.
• Hiding your gambling, or lying about it, to people close to you.
• Borrowing money or selling things to keep gambling.
• Feeling anxious, guilty or irritable about your gambling.

Tools that can help

Licensed operators usually offer deposit limits, loss limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion. Use them. National self-exclusion schemes also exist — for example GAMSTOP in the UK and BetStop in Australia — which block you from licensed sites in one step. Independent blocking software (such as Gamban or GamBlock) can restrict access to gambling sites on your devices.

Where to get help

If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available 24/7. Reaching out is a strong first step.

Age restriction

Gambling is for adults only. You must be at least 18 (or the legal age where you live) to gamble. Keep gambling sites away from anyone underage.

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, contact your local emergency services.