Responsible Gaming

Gamble for entertainment

Gambling can be an enjoyable recreational activity when it remains within your budget and does not interfere with other parts of your life. Before you play at Mbit Casino, decide how much time and money you are prepared to spend. Consider this amount an entertainment cost, similar to the cost of another leisure activity. Once your planned amount has been used, stop playing rather than adding more funds.

There is no guaranteed way to win, and every wager carries a risk of loss. Previous results do not determine future results. A losing run does not mean that a win is due, while a win does not guarantee that future play will be successful. Avoid trying to recover losses by increasing your stakes or continuing to gamble for longer than planned.

• Only gamble with money available after essential expenses have been paid.
• Set a spending and time limit before you begin playing.
• Take regular breaks and avoid gambling when tired, upset or under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
• Do not borrow money, use credit intended for necessities or sell possessions to fund gambling.
• Do not view gambling as a source of income or a solution to financial difficulties.
• Keep gambling separate from household bills, savings and other financial commitments.

Recognising gambling harm

Gambling harm can affect finances, relationships, work, study, physical health and emotional wellbeing. It can develop gradually, and a person may not recognise the impact until problems have become more serious. You do not need to wait for a crisis before asking for help. Early support can make it easier to regain control.

You may wish to pause and seek advice if you notice that you are gambling more often, spending more than planned or feeling distressed when you try to stop. Other warning signs can include chasing losses, hiding gambling from family or friends, borrowing money, missing bills, neglecting responsibilities or using gambling to escape stress, loneliness, anxiety or low mood.

• You regularly exceed your intended spending or time limits.
• You increase your bets to experience the same level of excitement.
• You feel restless, irritable or preoccupied when you are not gambling.
• You gamble to recover losses or to manage difficult emotions.
• You hide transactions, activity or losses from people close to you.
• Gambling causes arguments, financial pressure, missed commitments or reduced performance at work or study.
• You sell belongings, borrow money or use essential funds to continue gambling.
• You have tried to cut down or stop but have not been able to do so.

If any of these signs apply to you, stop playing and consider using a break or self-exclusion option. Speak openly with someone you trust and seek professional advice. Support is also available for family members, friends and other people affected by someone else’s gambling.