Set your limits before you start
- Only gamble if you are 18 or over and meet the operator’s age and location requirements.
- Keep essential spending and commitments separate from gambling money.
- Choose a time limit and a spending limit before playing.
- Do not borrow to gamble or treat bonus money as income.
- Avoid playing when alcohol, tiredness or strong emotions affect your decisions.
- Keep a record of deposits, withdrawals and time spent, rather than judging a session by one win.
Know when to step away
Pause if you feel driven to win back losses, keep increasing your limit or use money needed for something else. Moving to another casino does not resolve those pressures.
Use the tools available in your account to restrict spending, time or access. If you want to stop, ask the operator about closing the account and removing marketing messages. Money already spent is not a reason to keep playing.
You can ask for help
If gambling is affecting you or someone close to you, talk to someone you trust and consider speaking to a health professional or specialist gambling support service. Asking for support does not require you to have lost a particular amount.
Keep that decision separate from casino comparisons. If gambling is causing harm, support and a break from play are more useful than a new account.