When to Stop: Responsible Gambling Essentials

When to Stop: Responsible Gambling

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