01
Set two limits before play
Choose a loss limit you can afford and a finish time. Keep rent, food, bills, savings and borrowed money outside the gambling budget. Either limit ends the session.
Use the account-level controls offered by a licensed operator. Check when a financial limit resets and remember that raising it during a session defeats the protection you intended.
Money
Only an affordable entertainment amount; never borrowed funds.
Time
A specific finish time, not a vague intention to stop soon.
Break
A timer or reality check that interrupts continuous play.
Exit
A time-out or self-exclusion route known before it is needed.
02
Recognize a change in purpose
Stop if you are chasing losses, hiding activity, borrowing, missing commitments or playing to change your mood. A game is not a solution for debt, stress or loneliness.
If limits repeatedly move or play no longer feels voluntary, take a longer break and contact an independent support service. Help is also available for family and friends affected by someone else's gambling.
03
Use support where you live
In the United States, the National Council on Problem Gambling connects people to local resources through its national help service. In other countries, use your regulator or a recognized independent gambling-support organization.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. This site provides education, not clinical care, crisis response or personalized financial advice.
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