Verified & updated October 2026
Responsible Gambling
A free bonus is still gambling. If it stops being fun, stop. Free, confidential help is available 24/7.
BeGambleAware (UK)
begambleaware.org
0808 8020 133
GamCare (UK)
gamcare.org.uk
0808 8020 133
NCPG (USA)
ncpgambling.org
1-800-522-4700
ConnexOntario (Canada)
connexontario.ca
1-866-531-2600
Gambling Help Online (Australia)
gamblinghelponline.org.au
1800 858 858
Gamblers Anonymous
gamblersanonymous.org
Worldwide meetings
01Gambling is entertainment
Bonuses make casino games feel risk-free, but the house always has an edge. Treat money you spend as the price of entertainment, never as income.
02Set limits before you play
Decide on a time and money limit before you log in. Every licensed casino lets you set deposit, loss and session limits in your account.
03Don’t chase losses
Trying to win back what you lost is the fastest way to turn a small loss into a big one. If you’re down, stop for the day.
04A free bonus is not a reason to deposit
A no deposit bonus is a free sample. Don’t let it push you into depositing more than you planned.
05Warning signs
Spending more than you can afford, borrowing to gamble, hiding it from family, feeling restless when not playing or gambling to escape problems are all signs to take a break and talk to someone.
06Take a break or self-exclude
Casinos offer time-outs from 24 hours to several weeks, and self-exclusion for six months or longer. National schemes like GAMSTOP (UK) or OASIS (Germany) block many sites at once.
07Blocking software
Tools like Gamban and BetBlocker block gambling sites on all your devices.
08Protect minors
Gambling is for adults only. Use parental controls on shared devices and never share your casino login.