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BET FOR FUN. NOT FOR FORTUNE.
Betting is entertainment, not a guaranteed source of income.

KNOW YOUR LIMIT. PLAY WITHIN IT.
Set a limit. Stick to it. Never bet beyond what you can afford to lose.

YOUR GAME. YOUR LIMITS. KEEP CONTROL.
Self-exclusion. Deposit limits. Time limits. Use the tools that help you stay in control.

BETTING IS NOT CHILD’S PLAY.
Betting is for adults only.

DON’T BET YOUR SAFETY ON A BLACK MARKET.
Illegal operators offer no guarantees. Stay safe. Use licensed and regulated operators.

BEFORE YOU PLAY, ASK YOURSELF

• How much can I comfortably afford to lose
• How much time am I willing to spend betting?
• Am I betting because I want entertainment, or because I need to make money?
• Can I walk away when I reach my limit?
   

REMEMBER
Never bet with money meant for food, rent, bills, school fees or other essential needs because a win is NOT guaranteed.

AND IMPORTANTLY
Never chase your losses. A loss is not a debt that betting can guarantee to repay.

DEPOSIT LIMIT
A deposit limit allows you to control how much money you can deposit into your gaming account over a specific period.

HOW IT HELPS
It creates a financial boundary before you start playing.

HOW TO USE IT
1. Go to your betting account’s Responsible Gaming section
2. Select Deposit Limit
3. Choose the amount and period that works for you
4. Confirm your limit
5. Once set, respect the limit

TIP
Set your limit before you start gaming, not after you’ve already spent more than planned.

NEED A BREAK? TAKE ONE.
Self-exclusion allows you to restrict your access to betting for a chosen period.

It can be useful if:
• Betting is becoming difficult to control.
• You are spending more than you planned.
• You find yourself betting for longer than intended.
• You need a complete break from betting.

HOW IT WORKS

Self-exclude directly with your operator

Most licensed operators provide a self-exclusion function within their Responsible Gaming/Safer Gaming tools.
Before choosing self-exclusion:

• Decide how long you want to take a break.
• Complete the self-exclusion process.
• Do not attempt to bypass the restriction by opening another account.
• If betting is causing you distress or financial difficulties, consider seeking professional support.
  Self-exclude through the regulator self-exclusion scheme.

GAMING IS ENTERTAINMENT — NOT INCOME.

There is no guaranteed winning strategy.

• Don’t bet to pay your bills.
• Don’t borrow money to bet.
• Don’t chase losses.
• Don’t bet when angry, distressed or under pressure.
• Don’t let betting interfere with work, family or relationships.
   

A GOOD RULE
Only bet what you can afford to lose.

You may want to consider taking a break if you:

• Spend more than you planned.
• Bet longer than you intended.
• Keep trying to win back losses.
• Borrow money to bet.
• Hide your betting from people close to you.
• Feel anxious, stressed or upset because of betting.
• Find it difficult to stop.

If this sounds familiar, don’t ignore it.

Use the available responsible gaming tools and seek support where available. See below for helplines for various countries.

Helpful tools for safer gambling

Nigeria

SAFEPLAY — NIGERIA’S SELF-EXCLUSION TOOL
Need to take a break from betting? SafePlay can help

www.safeplay.ng

0800-SAFEPLAY (Free Call)
Calls are free from any network

Use the available responsible gaming tools and seek support where available. 24/7 Assistance (Toll Free)
+234 705 889 0073
+234 705 889 0074

Uganda

If betting is causing you distress or financial difficulties, consider seeking professional support. 

Call the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board’s toll-free confidential helpline at 0800285800 or send an email to info@lgrb.go.ug

South Africa

If betting is causing you distress or financial difficulties, consider seeking professional support. 

For free treatment and counselling, Call the South African Responsible Gaming Foundation Toll-Free Line on 0800 006 008 or WhatsApp 076 675 0710