Get help. Canada: Jeu : aide et référence (Quebec) 1-800-461-0140, ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600, BC Gambling Support Line 1-888-795-6111, and the Responsible Gambling Council (responsiblegambling.org). Ireland: Gamblers Anonymous Ireland (gamblersanonymous.ie) and the national gambling-support services listed there. International online support: Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org). Phone lines change, so check the sites for current hours.
Warning signs
- Playing longer or with more money than planned.
- Chasing losses with bigger stakes, which is exactly what the Martingale plan on our strategy page does mathematically.
- Borrowing, or hiding your play from others.
- Feeling restless or irritable when you are not playing.
- Gambling to escape stress or low mood.
Two or more of these is a reason to pause and talk to someone.
Limits that work
- Set a deposit limit and a session length before you start, and treat the budget as spent when it is gone.
- Use the maths: at a 4% house edge, 500 spins at 5 units cost an expected 100 units. Know that figure in advance.
- Never gamble money needed for rent, bills or debt.
- Take breaks and set reminders.
- If you have excluded yourself, do not play. We publish no ways around bans or exclusions.
You must be of legal age: 18+, or 19+ in most Canadian provinces.
Questions
Is the help free?
The helplines above are free and confidential.
Can I limit my deposits?
Licensed operators offer limit tools. Check account settings or ask support. Offshore operators vary.
Where can family members get help?
The same services support families and friends.