Responsible gambling
Betting is for adults aged 18+ and only with money you can afford to lose. Decide your limit before you start, use deposit limits and time-outs, and stop when it stops being fun. If gambling is causing problems, free and confidential help is available โ links below.
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Ground rules
- Only bet if you are 18+ (or older where the law requires) and betting is legal where you live.
- Treat every stake as the cost of entertainment, not a way to make money.
- Set a monthly budget before you start and never top it up after losses.
- Never borrow to bet, and never bet money meant for rent, food, school fees or bills.
- Do not bet when you are upset, drunk or trying to win back losses.
Warning signs
| Sign | What it can look like |
|---|---|
| Chasing losses | Betting more to win back what you lost |
| Spending more than planned | Going over your budget or topping up again and again |
| Borrowing to bet | Loans, mobile credit or money from friends to keep betting |
| Hiding it | Not telling family or friends how much you bet |
| Losing interest in other things | Work, study, family or hobbies come second |
| Feeling anxious | Restless or irritable when you are not betting |
If two or more of these sound familiar, take a break and talk to someone you trust or to one of the services below.
Tools that help
| Tool | Where | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Your betting account settings | Caps deposits per day, week or month |
| Time-out | Betting operator support | Blocks your account for a short period |
| Self-exclusion | Betting operator support | Closes your account for months or permanently |
| Payment block | Your bank or mobile-money provider | Stops gambling transactions |
| Blocking software | BetBlocker (free) or similar | Blocks gambling websites and apps on your devices |
| Reality check | Phone timer or account setting | Reminds you how long you have been playing |
Where to get help
| Service | What they offer |
|---|---|
| Gambling Therapy | Free online support in many languages, worldwide |
| Gamblers Anonymous | Peer support groups, including online meetings |
| BeGambleAware | Advice, self-assessment and tools |
| GambleAware | Information and research on gambling harm |
| Your national regulator | Many regulators list local helplines and self-exclusion schemes |
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services.
For family and friends
If someone close to you bets too much, talk calmly and without blame, avoid lending money for betting, and encourage them to use the tools and services above. Gamblers Anonymous and Gambling Therapy also support family members.
Protecting children
Use parental controls on shared devices, never share your betting login, and keep payment details out of childrenโs reach. Our site is not intended for anyone under 18.
Set a budget: a simple method
- Write down your monthly income after rent, food, transport, school fees and bills.
- Decide the small part of what is left that you are happy to spend on entertainment.
- Make that your monthly betting limit, and set it as a deposit limit in your account.
- When it is gone, stop until next month โ no top-ups, no borrowing.
A quick self-check
Answer honestly:
- Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the last month?
- Have you needed to bet larger amounts to feel the same excitement?
- Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
- Have you borrowed money or sold something to bet?
- Has betting caused you stress, arguments or money problems?
If you answered โyesโ to any of these, consider a time-out or self-exclusion and speak to one of the services above.
Who wrote and checked this page
Page changelog
| Date | What changed |
|---|---|
| 7 November 2026 | Page published. |
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have a gambling problem?
Warning signs include chasing losses, betting money meant for bills, borrowing to bet and hiding betting from people close to you. If any apply, take a break and talk to someone.
How do I stop betting on 1xBet?
Ask 1xBet support for self-exclusion, block gambling payments with your bank or mobile-money provider, and install blocking software such as BetBlocker.
Is help really free?
Yes. The organisations listed here offer free and confidential support.