Gambling is entertainment that costs money. It is not income, it is not a way out of a financial problem, and the moment it starts being used as either is the moment to stop.
Where to get help
Free, confidential help is available in Florida around the clock on 888-ADMIT-IT, the statewide problem gambling helpline run by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling. The National Council on Problem Gambling runs 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) nationally, by call, text or online chat.
Both lines are free and confidential, and neither requires you to give a name.
Signs worth taking seriously
- Staking more than you planned, or chasing a loss with a larger stake
- Gambling with money set aside for something else
- Hiding how much or how often from the people close to you
- Borrowing to fund play, or selling something to fund it
- Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back
- Playing to escape stress, boredom or low mood rather than for entertainment
Tools every operator on this site offers
- Deposit limits. Daily, weekly or monthly, set in the account menu. This is the single most effective control available, because it removes the decision from the moment you are least able to make it well.
- Session reminders. A prompt showing how long you have been playing.
- Cooling-off periods. A short lock on the account, usually from a day to several weeks.
- Self-exclusion. A longer closure. Note that excluding yourself at one operator does not exclude you anywhere else, and offshore sites do not participate in any shared state register.
A note on speed
Cryptocurrency deposits settle quickly, and that cuts both ways. The pause that a bank transfer used to impose was doing some quiet work, and without it a losing session can be topped up in seconds. If you intend to set one limit before your first session, set the deposit limit.
Age
This site is published for readers aged 21 and over. Nothing on it is intended for anyone below that age.