Gambling Therapy
Gambling Therapy provides confidential online support for people concerned about their own gambling or someone else's. Its live support service is text-based and available internationally.
Contact Gambling TherapyResponsible Gambling
Gambling should be treated as paid entertainment, not as a way to make money. Slot results are random, and previous wins or losses do not change the outcome of the next spin.
Only gamble if you meet the legal gambling age and gambling is permitted where you live.
Keep Gambling Under Control
- Set a spending limit before you start.
- Do not use money needed for bills, food, rent or other essential expenses.
- Set a time limit for each session.
- Do not chase losses by increasing your bets or spending.
- Avoid gambling when stressed, upset or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Use deposit, loss and time limits when your casino provides them.
- Take a break or use self-exclusion if gambling becomes difficult to control.
A losing streak does not mean that a win is due. A recent win does not make another win more likely.
Signs That Gambling May Be Becoming a Problem
Consider taking a break and seeking support if you:
- regularly spend more than planned;
- chase losses;
- borrow money to gamble;
- hide gambling from family or friends;
- feel anxious, angry or distressed because of gambling;
- struggle to stop once you start;
- allow gambling to affect work, relationships or essential expenses.
Support
Free support is available for people affected by gambling.
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous provides in-person, virtual and telephone meetings for people who want to stop gambling.
Find a Gamblers Anonymous meetingGam-Anon
Gam-Anon supports family members and friends affected by another person's gambling.
Find a Gam-Anon meetingIf gambling is creating an immediate risk to your safety or someone else's safety, contact your local emergency services.
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