Our commitment
- ✓We only list licensed operators that offer responsible gambling tools.
- ✓Every gambling page carries an age notice and a helpline number.
- ✓We never place casino content or gambling ads in kids' and family game areas.
- ✓Our free casino-style games use no real money and pay no prizes.
Tips for gambling safely
- ✓Treat gambling as paid entertainment, not a way to make money.
- ✓Set a budget before you start and never go over it.
- ✓Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
- ✓Never chase losses or borrow money to gamble.
- ✓Don't gamble when you're stressed, upset or have been drinking.
- ✓Balance gambling with other activities and time with friends and family.
Warning signs of problem gambling
Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:
- ✓spend more money or time gambling than you planned
- ✓need to bet larger amounts to feel the same excitement
- ✓try to win back money you have lost
- ✓borrow money, sell things or miss bills to gamble
- ✓hide your gambling from people close to you
- ✓feel anxious, guilty or irritable about gambling
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth talking to someone. Help is free and confidential.
Tools to stay in control
Licensed casinos and sportsbooks must offer tools to help you manage your play. You'll usually find them in the account or responsible gaming menu:
- ✓Deposit limits: cap how much you can deposit per day, week or month.
- ✓Loss and wager limits: stop play once you reach a set amount.
- ✓Session reminders: show how long you've been playing.
- ✓Time-outs: lock your account for 24 hours up to several weeks.
- ✓Self-exclusion: close your account for six months or longer. In the US, many states run statewide lists; in the UK, GamStop covers every licensed site.
Where to get help
- ✓US: National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER (call or text, 24/7)
- ✓UK: National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133 (24/7)
- ✓Canada: ConnexOntario, 1-866-531-2600
- ✓Australia: Gambling Help Online, 1800 858 858
- ✓Worldwide: Gamblers Anonymous, gamblersanonymous.org
Protecting minors
Gambling is illegal for anyone under the legal age. If children use your devices, keep your gambling accounts and passwords private, and consider blocking software such as Gamban, BetBlocker or your device's parental controls.
Contact us
If you have a question about this page, email [email protected]. See also our Advertising Policy and How We Rate pages.
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