Gambling should be entertainment you pay for, like a night out. It is not a way to make money, and no code, system or strategy changes that. Every casino game has a house edge: over time, the casino wins.

You must be 18 or over

Casino games are for adults only. In some countries the minimum age is higher. Never share your account with anyone under age.

Warning signs

  • You gamble with money meant for bills, rent or savings.
  • You chase losses, betting more to win back what you lost.
  • You hide how much you gamble from people close to you.
  • You feel anxious, irritable or low when you are not gambling.
  • It has stopped being fun.

If any of these sound familiar, it is time to stop and talk to someone.

Practical limits

  • Set a budget before you start and never top it up in the same session.
  • Use the casino's tools: deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, cool-off periods and self-exclusion.
  • Never treat crypto winnings as income. Prices move and so do balances.
  • Take breaks. Betting systems like the Martingale make losses bigger, not smaller.

Free, confidential help

Many countries also have a national gambling helpline. Your local health service can point you to it.