Responsible Gambling
Gambling is entertainment that costs money. It is never a way to make money or to fix money problems. Over time, the casino always has the edge.
This page covers simple rules that help, the warning signs to watch for, and where to find free help.
Five rules before you play
- Set a budget you can afford to lose. Only use money left over after bills, rent and food.
- Set a deposit limit at the casino. Do it before you start. Most casinos let you set daily, weekly or monthly limits in your account settings.
- Set a time limit. Decide in advance how long you will play, and stop when the time is up.
- Never chase losses. Trying to win back what you have lost usually means losing more.
- Don’t play when you are upset, stressed or have been drinking.
Warning signs
Ask yourself honestly:
- Do you spend more money or time on gambling than you planned?
- Do you borrow money or sell things to gamble?
- Do you hide your gambling from people close to you?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when you try to cut down?
- Do you gamble to escape problems or bad feelings?
If you answered yes to any of these, it may be time to take a break and talk to someone.
Tools that help
- Deposit, loss and session limits. These are found in your casino account.
- Time-out and self-exclusion. Ask the casino to block your account for a set period or for good.
- Blocking software. Programs such as Gamban block gambling sites on your devices.
- Your bank. Many banks let you block payments to gambling sites.
Free, confidential help
| Where you are | Service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| International | Gambling Therapy (online support in many languages) | gamblingtherapy.org |
| International | Gamblers Anonymous (peer support groups) | gamblersanonymous.org |
| United Kingdom | National Gambling Helpline (GamCare), 24/7 | 0808 8020 133 · gamcare.org.uk |
| Norway | Hjelpelinjen, weekdays 09:00–18:00 | 800 800 40 · hjelpelinjen.no |
| Sweden | Stödlinjen | 020-81 91 00 · stodlinjen.se |
If you are somewhere else, search for a gambling helpline in your country, or start with Gambling Therapy, which is open to everyone.
Worried about someone else?
The services above also help family and friends of people who gamble. You don’t need the person’s permission to ask for advice.
18+ only
Coolspins.net is for adults of legal gambling age in their own country. If you are under that age, you shouldn’t gamble, and the casinos listed here won’t accept you.