Safety
Responsible gambling
Betting is paid entertainment and it can become addictive. This page collects the warning signs and the tools licensed operators are required to offer.
Warning signs
- Betting money you need for bills, food or housing.
- Chasing losses by increasing your stakes.
- Lying to family about how much time or money you spend.
- Borrowing money or using credit to bet.
- Losing sleep, missing work or dropping activities because of gambling.
Tools available on licensed sites
Deposit limit
A daily, weekly or monthly cap you set yourself in the account.
Time limit
Session alerts and enforced breaks while playing.
Time-out
Account locked for a set period.
Self-exclusion
Permanent block of platform access, requested by the player.
Simple rules that protect you
- Set a maximum amount before you start and treat it like a ticket price: money that can be lost.
- Never bet to recover losses.
- Do not bet under the influence of alcohol, under stress or on impulse.
- Set a time window and stick to it — use the site’s own time limits.
- Never use credit, loans or someone else’s money.
Where to find help
If gambling has stopped being fun, seek professional support. In Brazil, the public CAPS psychosocial care centres handle addiction, and CVV — 188 offers free emotional support 24/7.
Support groups such as Gamblers Anonymous hold in-person and online meetings in many countries.
Family members can seek guidance too — gambling addiction affects the whole household.