Play Responsibly
1. Signs of a Problem
- You gamble with money you need for other things.
- You chase losses with more bets.
- You hide gambling losses from family and friends.
- Gambling affects work, sleep or relationships.
2. Where to Get Help
GambleAware: gambleaware.org. National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7).
3. A Short Self-Check
Answer honestly: do you play longer than you planned? Do you raise stakes to win back a loss? Do you borrow money to play? Do you hide how much you spend? Does play get in the way of work, sleep or family?
One «yes» is a reason to set a deposit limit. Two or more is a reason to take a break and talk to a specialist — the services listed above are free and confidential.
4. Limits and Tools
Set daily and monthly limits for deposits and stakes in your account. Use the self-exclusion feature (24h, 7 days, 30 days, permanent) if needed.
5. Myths About Gambling
- "I'll definitely win it back" — the outcome of every spin is independent.
- "I have a lucky streak" — patterns in random events are an illusion.
- "A machine that hasn't paid out for a while is due" — RNG has no memory.
