Play within limits
Keep it fun
Casino play should cost you what you planned and nothing more. These are the habits and tools that keep it that way.
Set limits before you claim a bonus
- 1Deposit limitCaps how much you can pay in over a set period, such as a week.
- 2Loss limitStops play once your losses for the period reach the number you chose.
- 3Session reminderPops up after a set time so you notice how long you've been playing.
- 4Time-outLocks your account for a short break, from a day up to a few weeks.
- 5Self-exclusionCloses your account for a period you choose, often months, and it stays closed until that period ends.
Look for these tools in your casino account settings and set them before you deposit, while the number is still your choice.
When a bonus makes you play longer
Wagering requirements are built to keep you betting. If you notice you're playing to clear a bonus rather than because you're enjoying it, stop and forfeit it. The bonus was never your money.
Signs it's time for a break
- You chase losses to win back what's gone.
- Sessions run longer than you planned.
- You borrow money to keep playing.
- You keep your play a secret from family or friends.
- Sessions leave you flat or short-tempered afterwards.
Free help
- BeGambleAwareFree, confidential advice for anyone affected by gambling.
- GamCareLive chat and counselling for people who gamble and for their families.
- Gamblers AnonymousMeetings run by people who have stopped gambling themselves.
- GAMSTOPFree self-exclusion from UK-licensed gambling websites and apps in one sign-up.
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