Keep play within your limits
Gambling involves a risk of losing money. It is for adults who meet the legal age requirement where they live, which may be higher than 18. Treat any money spent as an entertainment cost, and never as a way to pay bills or earn a reliable income.
Decide your limits before you start
Set an amount and a time limit before opening a game. Use only money left after essential expenses, savings, and other commitments. Keep borrowed money and credit out of your budget.
Use the spending and session controls available in your account. When you reach your limit, stop. An unused offer or a balance you have already spent is not a reason to increase it.
Notice when the experience changes
Take a step back if you are chasing losses, hiding how much you spend, borrowing to play, or finding it difficult to stop. Gambling should not take priority over sleep, work, relationships, or other activities.
You do not need to wait for a crisis to talk to someone. A trusted person can help you look at your spending and decide what support would be useful.
Taking a break
Close the game, step away from the screen, and use the account’s time-out or closure tools if you need distance. Disable promotional messages and remove saved payment details where possible. Your bank may also offer controls that block gambling transactions.
Finding support
Gamblers Anonymous provides peer support and information about meetings. You can also speak with a qualified health professional or a local support service about gambling-related difficulties.
If you are supporting someone else, listen without taking over their finances or paying gambling debts. Encourage them to seek help and set boundaries that protect your own wellbeing.
Protecting younger people
Keep account passwords and payment credentials private. Sign out on shared devices and use parental controls where appropriate. Never let someone below the required age use your account.
