Play for fun, not for money
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment and never a way to make money or solve financial problems. Only play with money you can afford to lose, and set yourself a time and budget limit before you start. Online gambling is only permitted for people aged 18 or over.
Warning signs
- You spend more money or time on gambling than you intended.
- You try to win back losses by playing more.
- You borrow money or sell things to be able to gamble.
- Gambling affects your work, studies or relationships.
- You feel restless or irritable when you try to cut down.
Tools for safer play
| Tool | What the tool does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Limits the amount you can deposit per day, week or month |
| Loss limit | Stops play once a set loss is reached |
| Session reminder | Reminds you how long you have been playing |
| Time-out | Blocks your account for a short break, from 24 hours to several weeks |
| Self-exclusion | Closes your account for at least six months or permanently |
These tools can usually be activated in the account settings or via customer support. Limits take effect immediately, while increases usually only apply after a cooling-off period.
Where to find help in Ireland
If you or someone close to you has a problem with gambling, free and confidential help is available in Ireland:
- HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline: free support on 1800 459 459, which also covers gambling.
- Problem Gambling Ireland: information, counselling and support for players and families.
- Gamblers Anonymous Ireland: peer support meetings throughout the country.
In Ireland, licensed gambling is supervised by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). International support is available from Gamblers Anonymous and blocking software such as BetBlocker and Gamban.
Protecting minors
Gambling is strictly for adults. If children use your devices, use parental control software, never save your login details and always log out after playing.