Keep gambling limited, planned and affordable

Practical controls

• Decide an affordable entertainment limit before opening a game; treat it as spent, not recoverable.
• Use operator deposit, loss, session or time controls where available. A limit should be set while calm, not raised during play.
• Keep gambling separate from essential bills, credit and money intended for other people.
• Take regular breaks and avoid gambling when upset, under pressure or affected by alcohol.
• Do not chase a loss. Each new game round has its own rules and probabilities; previous outcomes do not make a win due.

Warning signs worth acting on

Warning signs include hiding gambling, spending longer than planned, borrowing to continue, returning to recover losses, neglecting work or relationships, and feeling anxious when trying to stop. One sign is enough to pause and seek an outside view.

If gambling feels urgent

Step away from the device, tell someone you trust and use blocking or self-exclusion tools. For immediate risk of harm, contact emergency services. Specialist gambling support is confidential and exists for people at any stage, not only after a crisis.