Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money or solve problems. Set your limits before you play and stick to them.

Tools listed by Methwin

• Deposit limits: cap how much you add to your account.
• Loss limits: cap how much you can lose over a period.
• Time-outs: pause your account for a short period.
• Reality checks: timed reminders of how long you have played.
• Self-exclusion: a longer break from the site.

Look for these settings in your account after you register, and use them from day one.

Simple rules

1. Only play with money you can afford to lose.
2. Decide your budget and time before you start.
3. Never chase losses.
4. Do not gamble when stressed, tired or after drinking.
5. Take regular breaks and keep other hobbies.

Warning signs

• Spending more than you planned.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Borrowing money to play.
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not playing.

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Age limit

You must be 18 or older to gamble. Use filtering software to keep minors away from gambling sites.