Responsible Gambling
Safe and Balanced Gambling Habits
To maintain a healthy relationship with gaming, treat gambling as entertainment and set clear personal limits. Establish a spending plan before you begin and avoid allowing gambling activities to interfere with everyday financial responsibilities.
Gambling as Entertainment Rather Than Income
View gaming as a form of entertainment rather than a reliable source of income. Avoid treating winnings as an expected revenue stream, as this can lead to problematic behavior when facing losses.
Budget and Bankroll Management
Establish a budget for your gaming activities and stick to it. Set aside only funds you can afford to spend and avoid using borrowed money, essential household funds, or emergency savings.
Deposit, Loss, Wager, and Session Limits
Deposit Limits: Set limits on how much you can deposit into your account within a specified period, such as daily or weekly.
Loss Limits: Establish limits on potential losses over a set period to help control spending.
Wager Limits: Define maximum wager amounts for individual games or betting sessions.
Session Time Reminders: Set reminders to take regular breaks and monitor the amount of time spent gaming.
Reality Checks and Time Reminders
Use reality checks to maintain awareness of your gaming activity:
Track time spent on gaming activities.
Monitor deposits, losses, and winnings.
Evaluate how frequently you play.
Review your account balance and spending regularly.
Timely reminders can help you stay aware of the duration of your sessions and your overall gaming activity.
Cooling-Off Periods and Self-Exclusion Tools
Take breaks from gambling by using cooling-off and self-exclusion options:
Temporary suspension of account access for a chosen period.
Longer-term or permanent self-exclusion where available.
These tools can provide additional control over gambling activity and help create a structured break from gaming.
Account Verification and Age Restrictions
Players should meet the minimum legal age for gambling in their jurisdiction. Age and identity verification may be required using valid identification documents to help protect players and maintain account security.
Protection of Vulnerable Players
Be aware of signs that gambling may be becoming difficult to control, including:
A personal history of problem gambling.
A family history of addiction.
Spending more than originally planned.
Gambling to recover previous losses.
Finding it difficult to reduce or stop gambling.
Gambling interfering with work, relationships, or everyday responsibilities.
If gambling begins to feel difficult to manage, taking a break and seeking support from an appropriate professional or support organization can be a useful step.
