Responsible gambling: tips and free help

Practical tips, warning signs and free help to keep betting a form of entertainment.

Sports betting and casino games should stay entertainment. They are for people aged 18 and over and always carry a risk of losing money. This page gathers simple tips and free sources of help.

Our tips for responsible gambling

  • Set a monthly budget you can afford to lose, and never go over it.
  • Do not try to win back what you lost: chasing losses is the most common trap.
  • Never bet with money meant for rent, food, school fees or family expenses.
  • Avoid betting when tired, stressed or angry.
  • Take regular breaks and limit the time you spend in the app.

Warning signs

  • You bet larger and larger amounts to feel the same excitement.
  • You borrow money or sell belongings to gamble.
  • You hide from your family the time or money you spend on gambling.
  • You feel irritable or anxious when you try to stop.
  • Gambling harms your work, studies or family life.

If you recognise yourself in one or more of these signs, it is time to take a break and ask for help.

Tools in the app

Like most bookmakers, WinWin has a responsible gambling section in its rules. Ask customer support which deposit limits and self-exclusion options are available for your account, and turn them on when you register: it is easier to set limits before you need them.

Where to find help

  • Gambling Therapy: free and confidential support by chat and in forums, run by the Gordon Moody charity.
  • Gamban: an app that blocks gambling sites and apps on your phone and computer.
  • BetBlocker: a free tool to block gambling sites.

Talking to someone close to you, a religious leader or a health professional is also a useful first step. You are not alone, and asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of.

Protecting minors

Gambling is forbidden for people under 18. If a child uses your phone, protect access to the app with a code and turn on the device’s parental controls.

Peter Nwajei

Peter Nwajei

iGaming analyst and betting app expert

An iGaming analyst since 2018, Peter Nwajei tests sports betting and casino apps in real conditions: installation, registration, bonuses, payments and customer support. For this site he follows the WinWin app for players in Ethiopia, with close attention to the legal context and responsible gambling.

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