Responsible Gambling
Safer Gambling Guidelines
Simple limits can help keep gambling under control:
| Recommendation | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Set a budget | Limit how much you can afford to lose |
| Set time limits | Avoid extended gambling sessions |
| Take breaks | Maintain control and perspective |
| Avoid chasing losses | Prevent increasing stakes after losses |
| Track spending | Keep deposits and wagers visible |
| Play for entertainment | Do not treat gambling as income |
Avoid gambling when stressed, upset or under the influence of alcohol or other substances that may affect decision-making.
Responsible Gambling Tools
Depending on the options available through the betting platform, players may be able to use account controls such as:
Deposit Limits
Deposit limits restrict how much money can be added to an account during a selected period.
Time and Spending Controls
Session and spending controls can help players monitor how long they play and how much they spend.
Self-Exclusion
Self-exclusion can restrict access to gambling services for a selected period. Players who find it difficult to control their activity should consider using this option and seeking independent support.
Signs Gambling May Be a Problem
Consider stopping or reducing gambling if you:
- spend more than planned;
- repeatedly chase losses;
- borrow money to gamble;
- hide gambling activity or losses;
- neglect work, family or other responsibilities;
- feel stressed or anxious because of gambling;
- find it difficult to stop;
- gamble to solve financial problems.
These signs may indicate that gambling is no longer being treated as entertainment.
Getting Support
If gambling begins to affect your finances, relationships, work or well-being, stop gambling and seek independent professional support.
Support may include counselling, self-exclusion services, financial guidance and local healthcare resources. Friends or family members affected by another person’s gambling can also seek assistance.
Tips for Staying in Control
- Decide on a spending limit before playing.
- Only use money you can afford to lose.
- Set a time limit for each session.
- Do not increase stakes to recover losses.
- Keep track of deposits and gambling expenses.
- Take regular breaks.
- Do not borrow money for gambling.
- Stop if gambling is causing financial or emotional problems.
Age Restrictions
Gambling services are intended only for users who meet the applicable legal age requirements in their jurisdiction. Minors should not register, deposit money or participate in betting or casino games.