Responsible Gambling

Simple rules that keep it fun

Set a budget first. Decide what you can afford to lose this week or month – money you would happily spend on a night out – and stop when it is gone.
Never chase losses. A bigger stake to "get it back" is how small losses become big ones.
Keep betting money separate from money for rent, school fees, bills and food. Never borrow to bet.
Set a time limit and take breaks. Don't bet when you're angry, stressed, tired or have been drinking.
Remember the numbers. Even a 75% pick loses one time in four, and a 10-odds accumulator loses far more often than it wins.

Use the tools your bookmaker gives you

Licensed bookmakers must offer tools to help you stay in control. Look in your account settings for:

Deposit limits – a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much you can add.
Time-outs – a break from betting for a day, a week or longer.
Self-exclusion – closing your account for months or years.
Reality checks – reminders of how long you have been playing.

On your phone you can also use app limits or blocking apps such as Gamban to stop betting sites and apps opening.

Warning signs

It may be time to stop and talk to someone if you:

bet more money, or for longer, than you planned;
borrow money, sell things or miss bills because of betting;
hide your betting from family or friends;
feel restless or irritable when you try to cut down;
bet to escape problems or to win back what you lost.

A quick self-check

Answer honestly. In the last year, have you…

bet more than you could really afford to lose?
needed to bet larger amounts to get the same excitement?
gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
borrowed money or sold anything to get money to bet?
felt guilty about the way you bet or what happens when you bet?

If you answered "yes" to one or more, consider speaking to one of the free services below. It is confidential, and talking early makes a real difference.

Free, confidential help

Gambling Therapy – free online support and live chat for anyone, anywhere, including Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
Gamblers Anonymous – meetings and support groups around the world.
BeGambleAware – advice, self-assessment and support.
GamCare – support, information and blocking tools.

If betting is affecting your family, these services support family members too.

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