Responsible Gaming
Gambling should stay entertainment. These tools are free, take effect immediately and are available on every account.
Tools available in your account
| Tool | What it does | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps deposits per day, week or month | Immediately; increases take 24 hours |
| Loss limit | Stops play once net losses reach a set figure | Immediately |
| Wager limit | Caps total stakes in a period | Immediately |
| Session timer | Shows elapsed time and prompts a break | Every session |
| Cooling-off | Locks the account for 24 hours to six weeks | Cannot be lifted early |
| Self-exclusion | Closes access for six months or permanently | Irreversible for the chosen term |
Warning signs worth taking seriously
- Betting more than you planned, or more than you can afford to lose.
- Chasing losses with bigger stakes to get back to even.
- Borrowing money, selling possessions or using bill money to gamble.
- Hiding how much time or money you spend from people close to you.
- Gambling to escape stress, boredom, anxiety or low mood.
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut down.
Recognising two or more of these is a reason to set a limit today rather than next month.
Where to get free help
- National Council on Problem Gambling — 1-800-522-4700, 24/7, confidential. ncpgambling.org
- Gamblers Anonymous — free peer support meetings across the US. gamblersanonymous.org
- Gam-Anon — support for family members affected by someone else's gambling.
- GamCare — free advice and counselling for players outside the US. gamcare.org.uk
Protecting minors
Nobody under 18 may gamble, and the minimum age is 21 in states that set a higher limit. If a minor has access to your device, use parental control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio, keep payment methods off shared devices and never save casino passwords in a shared browser profile.
Six habits that keep it fun
- Budget firstDecide the amount before you open the lobby and treat it as the cost of entertainment.
- Set the limits in the accountA limit you have to click through is stronger than one you only intended.
- Never chaseThe odds do not improve because the last session was bad.
- Take breaksSet a session reminder and step away from the screen when it fires.
- Do not gamble impairedAlcohol, exhaustion and stress all cost money.
- Ask for help earlySupport is free, confidential and available at any hour.