Plan before play
Set a money limit, time limit and stopping point. Do not gamble when upset, intoxicated, under financial pressure or trying to pay debt.
Use operator tools
Deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion can interrupt harmful patterns. Use the strongest tool needed rather than waiting for the situation to worsen.
Get outside support
Tell someone you trust, contact a qualified local service and ask banks about gambling blocks. In a crisis, use local emergency or mental-health support.