When to Stop: Responsible Gambling Essentials

Responsible Gambling

Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be fun. The moment it stops being fun, something is wrong. Here are the warning signs and what to do.

Warning Signs

• Betting more than you planned
• Chasing losses with bigger bets
• Borrowing money to bet
• Feeling anxious or stressed about betting
• Hiding your betting from family or friends
• Betting interfering with work, school, or relationships

What to Do

1. Set deposit limits — Most bookmakers let you set daily/weekly/monthly limits
2. Use cooling-off periods — Take a 24-hour, 7-day, or 30-day break
3. Self-exclude — Block yourself from all betting sites for 6-12 months
4. Talk to someone — Call your country’s gambling helpline

Helplines

• South Africa: 0800 006 008 (NRGP)
• Kenya: BCLB — bclb.go.ke
• Nigeria: NLRC — nlrc.gov.ng
• Zimbabwe: LGB — lgb.co.zw