18+ (or the legal age where you live). Gambling involves risk. Never bet more than you can afford to lose, and never chase losses. Betting is entertainment, not income.
Warning signs
- Betting more than you planned, or more than you can afford.
- Chasing losses, or betting to escape stress or low mood.
- Hiding your betting from family or friends.
- Borrowing money to bet.
Tools that help
Licensed bookmakers offer deposit limits, loss limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion. Use them. If you need a break, self-exclude.
Where to get help
- BeGambleAware — begambleaware.org (free, confidential)
- GamCare — gamcare.org.uk, helpline support
- Gambling Therapy — gamblingtherapy.org (global, multilingual)
- Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org
Check that online betting is legal in your country and that you use operators licensed to serve your market. If gambling is causing harm to you or someone you know, please reach out to one of the services above.