Set the limit before the session
Choose a budget and time limit that you can afford to lose. Do not use rent, bills, credit or borrowed money.
Do not chase losses
A losing session is not a debt that must be recovered. Increasing stakes after a loss increases risk; it does not fix the result.
Use account tools
If available, set deposit, loss, session and time limits. Consider a break or self-exclusion when play stops feeling optional.
Get support early
If gambling is affecting money, sleep, work or relationships, pause and seek help from a trusted person or a local gambling-support service. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.