Gambling should remain optional entertainment
There is no reliable way to guarantee gambling profit. Set a money limit and a time limit before starting, avoid borrowing to gamble and never chase losses. Do not gamble when distressed, intoxicated or under pressure.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than planned.
- Trying to recover losses with larger or more frequent bets.
- Hiding gambling activity or borrowing to continue.
- Gambling affecting sleep, work, relationships or essential bills.
Use account controls early
Locally licensed operators should provide deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion tools. National exclusion systems can provide broader coverage: Spain’s RGIAJ, Portugal’s SRIJ self-exclusion service, France’s ANJ gambling-ban service and Italy’s unified remote-gambling exclusion register.
Immediate steps
Stop depositing, withdraw available funds where possible, remove gambling apps and advertising, speak with someone you trust and contact a qualified local support organisation. If you are in immediate danger or considering self-harm, contact your local emergency service now.
18+ only. BookmakerLens does not provide gambling treatment or emergency support.