Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or solve money problems. Any game of chance can be lost, and the result of every round is random.

Only for adults

Real-money gambling is only for adults — 18 or the legal age where you live, whichever is higher.

Keep it under control

• Decide before you play how much money and time you will spend, and stop when you reach it.
• Only play with money you can afford to lose — never with money for rent, bills or food.
• Never chase losses: what is lost is not won back by playing more.
• Take breaks, and do not play when you are upset, tired or have been drinking.
• Use the deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion that licensed casinos offer.

Signs of a problem

• You spend more money or time on gambling than you meant to.
• You borrow money or sell things to gamble.
• You hide your gambling from your family or friends.
• You feel restless or irritable when you try to stop.

Where to find help

If gambling stops being fun, talk to someone you trust and contact a support service in your country. Gamblers Anonymous offers free help in many countries, and licensed casinos let you limit or close your account.