Responsible gambling
Gambling is a paid form of entertainment. Every casino game is built so that the house wins over time, and no system, bonus or review changes that. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and never to solve a money problem.
You must be 18 or older, or the legal age where you live if that is higher.
Signs that gambling is becoming a problem
- You gamble to win back what you have lost.
- You spend more time or money than you planned.
- You borrow money, or use money meant for rent, bills or food.
- You hide your gambling or lie about it.
- You feel restless or irritable when you try to cut down.
- Gambling is causing arguments or affecting your work.
One or two of these is reason enough to talk to someone.
What you can do today
- Set a deposit limit in your casino account before you play, and do not raise it while you are playing.
- Ask the casino to close or suspend your account. Every casino we review is asked for this in its terms; use the support chat and keep a copy of the reply.
- Install blocking software on every device you use. BetBlocker is free and run by a charity. Gamban is a paid alternative.
- Ask your bank whether it can block gambling payments on your card.
- Tell one person you trust.
Self-exclusion registers do not cover these casinos
Many countries run a national register that blocks you from every licensed operator in that country. The casinos reviewed on this site are licensed elsewhere and are not connected to those registers. If you have excluded yourself where you live, do not use this site to look for a way around it. Contact one of the services below instead.
Free help, wherever you live
- Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org): free online advice and emotional support, including one-to-one sessions with a trained therapist, for anyone affected by gambling. Run by the UK charity Gordon Moody.
- Gamblers Anonymous: free peer meetings, in person and online.
- Gam-Anon: meetings, in person and online, for partners, family and friends.
Help by country
| Country | Service | Phone | Hours | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Gambling Help Online | 1800 858 858 | 24/7 | gamblinghelponline.org.au |
| Germany | BIÖG-Beratungstelefon zur Glücksspielsucht | 0800 1 37 27 00 | Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri–Sun 10:00–18:00 | check-dein-spiel.de |
| New Zealand | Gambling Helpline | 0800 654 655 | 24/7 | gamblinghelpline.co.nz |
| New Zealand | PGF Services | 0800 664 262 | Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00 | pgf.nz |
| Norway | Hjelpelinjen | 800 800 40 | Weekdays 09:00–18:00 | hjelpelinjen.no |
| United States | National Problem Gambling Helpline | 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) | 24/7, by call, text or chat | ncpgambling.org |
| For UK residents | ||||
| United Kingdom | National Gambling Helpline, run by GamCare | 0808 8020 133 | 24/7, also live chat and WhatsApp | gamcare.org.uk |
| United Kingdom | GambleAware | 0808 8020 133 (the same helpline) | 24/7 | gambleaware.org |
GambleAware's support services are for people living in Great Britain.
If someone close to you gambles
You cannot make another person stop, but you can protect yourself. Keep your own money separate, do not pay off their gambling debts, and get support for yourself. Gam-Anon and Gambling Therapy both help family and friends.
In an emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Sources
- Gambling Therapy
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Gam-Anon
- BetBlocker
- Gamban
- Gambling Help Online
- BIÖG-Beratungstelefon zur Glücksspielsucht
- Gambling Helpline
- PGF Services
- Hjelpelinjen
- National Problem Gambling Helpline
- National Gambling Helpline, run by GamCare
- GambleAware
Last checked: 14 November 2026