Gambling should never cost more than it gives back.

Our position

We cover the gambling industry — its businesses, personalities and history. Coverage is not endorsement: a story about an operator, a product or a big win is journalism, not encouragement to gamble. Our content is intended for readers aged 18 or over.

If you choose to gamble

• Treat gambling as entertainment with a cost — never as a way to make money.
• Only stake money you can comfortably afford to lose, and never money needed for essentials.
• Set deposit, loss and time limits before you start, and stick to them.
• Never chase losses — walking away is always an option.
• Take regular breaks, and don’t gamble when upset, intoxicated or under pressure.
• Only use operators licensed in your jurisdiction, and know the laws that apply to you.

Warning signs

Problem gambling can affect anyone. Consider seeking help if you — or someone close to you — are gambling with money needed for bills, borrowing to gamble, hiding gambling from others, chasing losses, or feeling anxious, guilty or irritable about gambling.

Free, confidential help

These organisations offer free support, advice and treatment, wherever you are:

Many countries also operate national self-exclusion registers — such as GAMSTOP in the UK or Spelpaus in Sweden — which block access to all locally licensed operators at once.

Questions

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