Gambling is entertainment, not a source of income. Treat any money spent on Mine Slot or similar games as the cost of that entertainment, and never wager funds needed for rent, bills, food or debt repayment.

Before you play, set personal limits and stick to them:

• Deposit limit: a fixed maximum you can transfer to a casino per day, week or month.
• Loss limit: the amount you are prepared to lose in a single session without chasing it back.
• Session time limit: a clock or alarm that ends play at a set time, win or lose.
• Reality checks: in-game pop-ups that show elapsed time and net result.

Most licensed operators allow you to configure these tools directly in your account settings. Once set, lower limits usually apply immediately, while increases are subject to a cooling-off period.

Problem gambling rarely appears overnight. The signs tend to build gradually, and the person affected is often the last to notice them. Common indicators include:

• Spending more time or money on gambling than originally planned.
• Chasing losses with larger deposits or higher stakes.
• Borrowing money, selling possessions or using credit to fund play.
• Lying to family, friends or employers about gambling activity.
• Feeling restless, anxious or irritable when not gambling.
• Neglecting work, study, relationships or personal health.
• Continuing to play despite negative financial or emotional consequences.

If several of these apply to you or someone close to you, it is time to seek advice. Free, confidential help is available, and early intervention makes recovery significantly easier.

Self-exclusion is a formal request to be barred from gambling services for a set period. During exclusion, the operator must close your account, refund any remaining balance and stop sending marketing communications.

Operator-Level Exclusion

Every licensed online casino is required to offer time-out (24 hours to 6 weeks) and self-exclusion (typically 6 months, 1 year, 5 years or permanent) options inside the account area.

National Schemes

• GAMSTOP (United Kingdom) – blocks access to all UKGC-licensed sites.
• OASIS (Germany) – central register for all GGL-licensed operators.
• ROFUS (Denmark), Spelpaus (Sweden), CRUKS (Netherlands), RUJA (Spain).

Device-Level Blocking

Software such as Gamban, BetBlocker and GameStop can block gambling sites and apps across your phone, tablet and computer. These tools work alongside national schemes and are particularly useful for sites outside your home jurisdiction.

The organisations below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by gambling, including family members and friends. Services include phone helplines, live chat, online forums and face-to-face counselling.

• BeGambleAware – begambleaware.org (UK, 24/7 helpline 0808 8020 133).
• GamCare – gamcare.org.uk (advice, treatment and the National Gambling Helpline).
• Gamblers Anonymous – gamblersanonymous.org (international meetings).
• Gambling Therapy – gamblingtherapy.org (multilingual global support).
• BZgA – check-dein-spiel.de (Germany, 0800 1 372 700).
• National Council on Problem Gambling – ncpgambling.org (US, 1-800-GAMBLER).
• Responsible Gambling Council – responsiblegambling.org (Canada).

This site is intended for adults aged 18 or over (21+ in some jurisdictions). If you are concerned about your gambling, stop playing and contact one of the services listed above.