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Responsible Gambling: Tools, Limits and Where to Get Help

Money Train games are high-volatility slots: long losing streaks are part of how they work. Gambling should be paid entertainment, never a way to make money or escape problems. Here's how to keep it that way, and where to get help.

By Money Train Guide team Updated

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Basics

Ground rules

  • Only 18+ (21+ where required)

    Gambling is for adults only. Licensed casinos check your age.

  • Budget first

    Decide what you can afford to lose before you start, and stop when it's gone.

  • Never chase losses

    Trying to win back losses usually makes them bigger.

  • Take breaks

    Set a time limit and use the casino's reality checks.

Check yourself

Warning signs

  • You spend more money or time than you planned.
  • You borrow money or sell things to gamble.
  • You gamble to escape stress, worries or loneliness.
  • You feel anxious or irritable when you try to cut down.
  • You hide your gambling from people close to you.

If any of these sound familiar, talking to someone helps. The services below are free and confidential.

Tools

Tools that help

  • Deposit limits

    Set daily, weekly or monthly limits in your casino account.

  • Reality checks

    Pop-up reminders show how long you've played and what you've spent.

  • Time-outs

    Take a break from your account for a day, a week or longer.

  • Self-exclusion

    Block yourself from gambling sites. In the UK, GAMSTOP covers all licensed operators at once.

Help

Free, confidential help

You don't need to be in crisis to call. These services also help family and friends.

  • United States

    National Problem Gambling Helpline run by NCPG: call or text 1-800-MY-RESET, or chat at 1800myreset.org.

  • Worldwide

    Gambling Therapy offers free online support and chat in several languages, wherever you live.