Responsible gambling

Treat poker as paid entertainment, like a night out. Only ever play with money you can comfortably afford to lose, set a budget before you sit down, and never chase losses. The house, the rake and variance mean most players do not profit over time.

• Set deposit, loss and session-time limits, and stick to them.
• Never gamble with money needed for rent, bills, food or debts.
• Do not play while stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol.
• Take regular breaks and balance poker with other activities.
• Do not borrow money to gamble.

Every licensed operator we recommend offers built-in responsible gambling tools, including deposit limits, session reminders, cooling-off periods and self-exclusion. Use them.

• Spending more time or money than you intended.
• Chasing losses or trying to win back what you lost.
• Lying to friends or family about your gambling.
• Gambling to escape stress, anxiety or low mood.
• Neglecting work, relationships or responsibilities.
• Feeling anxious, guilty or unable to stop.

If any of these sound familiar, please reach out for support. Problem gambling is treatable, and help is confidential and free.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact your local emergency services. Many organisations also offer live chat and self-assessment tools on their websites.

Gambling is strictly for adults aged 18 or over, or the legal age in your jurisdiction. If children have access to your devices, consider using parental control and filtering software to block gambling content.