Responsible Gaming
Gambling should always be viewed as a form of entertainment, not a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Play for fun, set limits, and never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose.
Age Verification
You must be at least 21 years old (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to access any gambling services. Underage gambling is illegal and strictly prohibited. We encourage parents and guardians to use parental control software and monitor online activity to prevent minors from accessing gambling websites.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you or someone you know answers “yes” to any of the following questions, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Have you ever tried to win back losses by gambling more (chasing losses)?
- Do you hide your gambling activity from family or friends?
- Have you lied about how much time or money you spend gambling?
- Do you gamble to escape from stress, anxiety, or depression?
- Have you borrowed money or sold possessions to gamble?
- Has gambling caused problems in your relationships, job, or studies?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling?
- Do you gamble for longer than you intended or spend more than you planned?
Self-Help Tools
Most reputable gambling operators offer tools to help you stay in control. You can usually set the following limits directly in your account settings or by contacting customer support:
- Deposit limits – cap how much money you can deposit per day, week, or month.
- Loss limits – set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a given period.
- Wager limits – restrict the total amount you can bet.
- Session time limits – limit how long you can play in one sitting.
- Reality checks – receive pop-up reminders showing how long you have been playing and your net spend.
- Time-out / cooling-off – temporarily block your account for a set period (e.g., 24 hours to 6 weeks).
- Self-exclusion – permanently close your account or exclude yourself from all gambling services for a minimum period (often 6 months to 5 years or longer).
Support Organizations
If you are concerned about your gambling or that of a loved one, free and confidential help is available. Contact the appropriate organization for your country:
- Philippines: PAGCOR Responsible Gaming Program – www.pagcor.ph
- United Kingdom: GamCare – www.gamcare.org.uk | GamStop – www.gamstop.co.uk
- Australia: Gambling Help Online – www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Canada: Responsible Gambling Council – www.responsiblegambling.org
- United States: National Council on Problem Gambling – www.ncpgambling.org
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) – www.bzga.de
- Other countries: Please contact your national gambling regulator or health service for a local helpline. Gambling Therapy offers global online support at www.gamblingtherapy.org.
Seek Help
Gambling problems can affect anyone. If you recognise any warning signs in yourself or someone you care about, please reach out for support today. There is no shame in asking for help — taking that first step is a sign of strength, not weakness. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in many countries.