18+ only

Responsible Gaming

Gaming should stay fun. This page covers practical tools for staying in control and where to turn if it ever stops feeling that way.

Core principles

  • 18+ only. Access should always be restricted to legal adults, and never to minors.
  • Entertainment, not income. Treat any spending as the cost of entertainment, never as a way to make money or recover losses.
  • Know your local laws. Regulations vary widely by country and region — confirm what applies to you before participating.

Set your own limits before you start

  • Deposit limits: Many platforms let you cap how much you can add to your account over a day, week, or month.
  • Time limits: Set a personal time budget and use device or app timers as a backstop.
  • Loss limits: Decide in advance the maximum you're willing to lose, and stop when you reach it — win or lose.
  • Check the official platform's account settings for built-in limit and cool-off tools, and use them proactively.

Warning signs to watch for

  • Spending more time or money than you planned on a regular basis.
  • Chasing losses by increasing bets to try to win back money.
  • Borrowing money or neglecting responsibilities because of gaming.
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or secretive about your activity.

If any of this sounds familiar, it's worth reaching out to one of the support resources below — early support makes a real difference.

Self-exclusion & cool-off tools

Most licensed platforms offer temporary "time-out" periods as well as longer-term self-exclusion options that restrict account access for a set period. These are typically found in account or responsible-gaming settings on the official site — using them is a sign of good self-awareness, not failure.

Confidential helpline resources

  • National Council on Problem Gambling (US): 1-800-522-4700 · ncpgambling.org — free, confidential, 24/7.
  • BeGambleAware (UK): 0808 8020 133 · begambleaware.org
  • GamCare (UK): gamcare.org.uk — support, advice, and free counselling.
  • Gambling Help Online (Australia): 1800 858 858 · gamblinghelponline.org.au
  • If you're outside these regions, search for your country's national problem gambling helpline — most have a free, confidential option.