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Safety

Know when to step away.

Games involving money can cause financial loss and become difficult to control.

Set boundaries before starting

Do not treat gaming as wages, an investment or a way to pay bills. Use only money whose loss would not affect essentials, and decide time and spending limits before opening a game. If those limits are difficult to keep, take a break instead of increasing them.

Recognise warning signs

  • Chasing losses or borrowing to continue.
  • Hiding time spent or amounts lost from people close to you.
  • Playing when distressed or trying to solve money problems through another round.
  • Finding it difficult to stop despite deciding to stop.

Ask about account controls

Check whether the operator offers deposit limits, time-outs, self-exclusion or account closure. Ask support what the control covers and when it takes effect. We cannot apply restrictions to a game account.

Get support

Speak with someone you trust or a qualified professional if gaming is affecting your finances, relationships or wellbeing. Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and above; age alone does not establish eligibility to use a particular service in your location.