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Set limits before you play
- Decide the session budget first, then the stake per ball; the page on how to play shows how to divide one into the other.
- Set a time limit as well as a money limit in the casino’s account settings.
- Never play with money meant for rent, food or bills.
- Do not raise the stake to win back a loss. Each ball is independent, and the board has no memory of the last drop; see strategy.
Signs that it is no longer a game
- You play for longer or stake more than you planned.
- You think about the next session all day, or play to escape a bad mood.
- You borrow money to play or hide how much you spend.
- Losing makes you want to play again at once.
If two or more of these sound familiar, stop and talk to someone.
Helplines by country
The lines are not run by this site.
| Country | Service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | South African Responsible Gambling Foundation | 0800 006 008 |
| United Kingdom | GamCare | 0808 8020 133 |
| Canada (Ontario) | ConnexOntario | 1 866 531 2600 |
| Australia | Gambling Help | 1800 858 858 |
| India | Tele-MANAS | 14416 |
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion blocks you from gambling for a period you choose. In the United Kingdom the national scheme is GAMSTOP; in Australia it is BetStop. Both apply to operators licensed in their own country, so a casino outside that licence is not bound by them. Limits and account closure at a casino are set in the account settings or through its support.
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