PLAYER SAFETY · YOUR CHOICE, YOUR PACE
You never need a reason to stop. Check in with yourself, put boundaries in place and find support without judgement. Not gambling is always an option.
Support comes before a score
This page is educational, not medical advice. All illustrative figures and scoring thresholds are illustrative. Directory names and links are placeholders, not verified services. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency service or go to the nearest emergency department.
Find support in your country
You can ask for help at any stage, including if you are worried about someone else. These directory entries are placeholders: service names, websites, contact details and availability must be verified before publication.
Ireland
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Malta
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Australia
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Put a boundary between you and the next bet
Tools can create space, but no tool guarantees protection. If controlling gambling feels difficult, combine practical barriers with personal support rather than relying on a spending limit alone.
BLOCK ACCESS
Self-exclusion
Ask the operator to exclude you and check whether a national multi-operator scheme is available where you live. Confirm which sites and venues it covers, how long it lasts and how your balance is handled. Do not open another account to get around it. Add device blocking software, bank gambling blocks and marketing opt-outs where available.
LIMIT MONEY & TIME
Deposit limits & time-outs
Set deposit, loss and session limits in account settings before playing. Protect rent, food and bills first; there is no universally safe gambling budget. Lower limits or take a time-out if you are uncomfortable. Increases may involve a cooling-off period depending on local rules. A deposit limit is not a loss limit and does not apply across every account.
Signs it’s time to take a break
Recognising even one sign is enough to pause. You do not need a high quiz result or a diagnosis to ask for help.
Chasing losses or increasing stakes to recover money.
Borrowing, selling possessions or using money meant for essentials.
Hiding gambling, losses or time spent playing from people close to you.
Missing sleep, work, study or family commitments because of gambling.
Feeling anxious, irritable or unable to stop when you planned to.
Gambling to escape difficult feelings rather than for enjoyment.
For now: close the app, step away from deposits, tell someone you trust and contact a qualified support service. Consider self-exclusion and independent debt advice if money is affected.