Gambling should be entertainment — not a source of stress, financial harm, or personal problems. This page contains tools, information, and contact details to help you stay in control.
Call the gambling helpline in your country. Lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7 in most countries. Numbers are listed at the bottom of this page.
Responsible gambling means treating casino play as a form of entertainment with a defined, affordable budget — similar to going to the cinema or a restaurant. The key principles are:
Recognising the early signs of problem gambling is important. Seek help if you notice any of these:
All casinos in our top 10 offer these responsible gambling tools. We recommend setting them before your first session:
| Tool | What it does | How to set it |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limits | Caps how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly | Account settings → Responsible Gambling |
| Loss limits | Stops play when your losses reach a defined amount | Account settings → Limits |
| Session time limits | Sends a reminder or ends session after set time | Account settings → Session limits |
| Cooling-off period | Temporarily blocks access (24 hrs, 7 days, 30 days) | Account settings → Take a break |
| Self-exclusion | Permanently or long-term blocks all access (6 months, 1 year, permanent) | Contact customer support or account settings |
Important: deposit limit increases require a 24–72 hour cooling-off period at most casinos. Decreases take effect immediately. Self-exclusion requests are processed within 24 hours.
Answer these questions honestly. If you answer "yes" to two or more, consider speaking with a professional.
Have you, in the past 12 months: