Gambling should remain an affordable leisure choice. It can lead to losses and become difficult to control. Before returning to your account, consider whether another session fits your finances, your time and your reasons for playing.
Set boundaries while you can think clearly
We provide deposit limits and session reminders. Choose a spending boundary before funding, and decide when the session will end before opening a game. Keep essential expenses outside that budget. A bonus, a tournament or a cashback credit does not make further spending necessary.
Recognise a change in your behaviour
Warning signs include chasing a loss, hiding gambling from people close to you, borrowing to play or spending money needed elsewhere. Repeatedly extending sessions and feeling anxious when you stop are also reasons to pause. Do not use a larger deposit as a solution to those feelings.
Choose a break or an exclusion
Our cooling-off and self-exclusion tools help you step away from the account. Use support if you need guidance on those controls. We are not part of GAMSTOP, so an exclusion with that scheme does not cover our account. Do not treat that gap as a way around a decision to stop gambling.
Gamban provides blocking software that can support restrictions on access. Consider device access as well as the account, particularly when browser play makes returning easy. A saved shortcut is a convenience you can remove when it conflicts with a break.
Bring independent help into the decision
GamCare provides the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. GambleAware also offers information and help resources. Reach out if gambling affects your relationships, mood or finances, even if you have not decided what to do next. Speak with someone you trust where possible. Help should support your wellbeing; it does not depend on making another deposit or finishing a promotion.