Please note that it is against the law for anybody to gamble UNDER the age of 18.

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Tips and advice on how you can stay in control of your gambling to keep it fun and ensure you are always gambling safely can be found below to help you gamble safely.

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• Only gamble with money you can afford to lose – Never gamble with money that you need only play with money you wouldn't mind if you lost.

• Don’t chase losses –Don’t try and get money back by betting more and going over your limit. This usually leads to bigger losses.

• Don't accumulate stakes -- Set yourself a stake plan and don't keep going all In every bet as eventually you will lose.

• Take a break – If gambling is no longer fun then take a break.

• Set a money limit in advance – Set a limit on how much money you are willing to lose before you bet or play. If you reach that number, it’s time to walk away.

• Set a time limit in advance – Set a time limit for how long you can afford to spend gambling and stop when you reach it.

• Never put gambling before friends or family – Don’t put gambling before other social activities or seeing friends and family.

• Gamble for fun and not a way of making money – Think of gambling as an entertainment expense – like going out for dinner or to the cinema. Gambling establishments are set up to take in more money than they pay out.

• Don’t gamble if you are angry, upset or depressed – You can’t make good decisions if you aren’t in the right frame of mind.

• Don’t drink or take drugs when gambling – Decisions that are made under the influence are often regretted after so don’t mix gambling with drugs or alcohol.

• Seek help – If you find yourself gambling when breaking any of the above tips then please click the help buttons below.