Responsible Gambling
Practical responsible gambling information for adults, including budgets, limits, warning signs, breaks, account controls and where to seek help.
Gambling involves a real risk of financial loss. It should not be treated as a way to earn guaranteed income, recover debt or solve financial problems. This website is intended only for adults aged 18 or above.
Set a fixed entertainment budget before depositing and never use money needed for rent, food, bills, education or debt payments. Avoid chasing losses. Consider deposit, loss, wager or session limits where available. If gambling begins affecting finances, work, sleep or relationships, stop and seek appropriate professional or local support.
Practical safeguards
Decide the maximum amount and time you are prepared to spend before a session begins. Do not increase limits in response to a loss. Take regular breaks and review account history rather than relying on memory.
Warning signs
Warning signs can include hiding gambling activity, borrowing to gamble, repeatedly trying to win back losses, missing obligations, or feeling unable to stop. These are reasons to stop gambling and seek help.
For family and friends
If someone else's gambling is causing harm, protect shared finances and seek qualified support. Do not give another person money intended to recover gambling losses.