United States
United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Nigeria
Kenya
Spain
Mexico
Peru
France
Germany
ItalyBet within your limits
- Only bet money you can afford to lose, and set a budget before you start.
- Use deposit, loss and time limits. Licensed sportsbooks must offer them.
- Never chase losses or bet to win back money.
- Don't bet when you are upset, under pressure or have been drinking.
- Take regular breaks and keep betting separate from bills and savings.
Warning signs
It may be time to get help if you:
- spend more money or time betting than you planned;
- borrow money or sell things to bet;
- feel anxious, irritable or low when you are not betting;
- hide your betting from family or friends;
- keep betting to recover losses.
Tools that help
- Limits and time-outs in your sportsbook account let you cap spending or take a break.
- Self-exclusion blocks you from betting for a set period. Several countries run national schemes covering every licensed operator, such as GamStop in the UK and BetStop in Australia.
- Blocking software and bank gambling blocks stop gambling sites and payments on your devices.
Minimum age
You must be of legal betting age to bet. That is 18 in most countries we cover, 21 in most US states and 19 in most Canadian provinces. Licensed sportsbooks verify your age and identity.
Free help by country
| Country | Where to get help |
|---|---|
| United States | National Problem Gambling Helpline · 1-800-GAMBLER · www.1800gambler.net |
| United Kingdom | National Gambling Helpline · 0808 8020 133 · www.gamcare.org.uk |
| Ireland | Gambling Care National Helpline · 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie |
| Canada | ConnexOntario Helpline · 1-866-531-2600 · www.connexontario.ca |
| Australia | Gambling Help Online · 1800 858 858 · www.gamblinghelponline.org.au |
| South Africa | National Responsible Gambling Programme · 0800 006 008 · responsiblegambling.org.za |
| Nigeria | Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (SafePlay self-exclusion) · lslga.org |
| Kenya | Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya · gra.go.ke |
| Spain | FEJAR (Federación Española de Jugadores de Azar Rehabilitados) · 900 200 225 · www.fejar.org |
| Mexico | Línea de la Vida (CONASAMA) · 800 911 2000 · www.gob.mx |
| Peru | MINSA Línea 113 – option 5 (mental health and gambling addiction) · 113 (option 5) · www.gob.pe |
| France | Joueurs Info Service · 09 74 75 13 13 · www.joueurs-info-service.fr |
| Germany | Check dein Spiel (BIÖG, formerly BZgA) · 0800 1 37 27 00 · www.check-dein-spiel.de |
| Italy | Telefono Verde Nazionale per le problematiche legate al Gioco d'Azzardo (Istituto Superiore di Sanità) · 800 558 822 · www.iss.it |
These services are free and confidential. If you are worried about someone else's gambling, they can help you too.