1. Set clear goals and limits
Choose an amount you can lose without missing a bill, a school fee or savings, and treat it as the cost of the entertainment. Set a deposit limit in the account for the day, week or month, and a loss limit where the casino offers one.
2. Know your games
Learn the rules and the house edge before you play. A game you do not understand costs more, because mistakes add to the edge. Slots are fast, so the same stake costs more per hour than at a slow live table.
3. Manage your time
Set a session timer, play at set times and stop at the end of it. Signs that time is slipping: playing later than planned, skipping sleep or meals, or playing to escape a bad mood.
4. Use the tools
- Deposit limits for a day, week or month.
- Loss and wager limits.
- Session reminders that show how long you have played.
- Cool-off periods from 24 hours to several weeks.
- Self-exclusion for six months or longer.
Our responsible gaming page explains each tool.
5. Look honestly at results
Add up deposits and withdrawals once a month. If the total surprises you, cut your limits. Treat wins as luck, not as a reason to raise stakes, and never chase a loss with a bigger deposit. If play has stopped being fun, read our addiction help page or contact Gambling Therapy.