Gambling should only ever be entertainment, never a way to make money or fix money problems. This page gives you the facts, the warning signs, a private self-check and free, confidential help if you need it.
Decide what you can afford to lose before you play, and treat it as spent. When it's gone, you're done for the day.
It's easy to lose track of time. Use an alarm and take regular breaks away from the screen.
Trying to win it back is how small losses become big ones. A loss is the price of the entertainment.
Never gamble with money for rent, bills or food, and never with borrowed money, loans or credit.
Don't play when you're stressed, upset, bored, lonely or after drinking. Gambling is not a way to escape problems.
Stake and most licensed casinos let you set deposit limits, take a break or self-exclude in your account settings. Free blockers like Gamban and BetBlocker help too.
If any of these sound familiar, it's a good moment to pause and talk to someone.
Nine questions from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), a widely used screening tool. Think about the last 12 months. Your answers never leave your device: nothing is saved or sent.
These services are free and confidential. Talking to someone is a strong first step, whether it's about you or someone you care about.
Free live chat, forums and support in many languages.
gamblingtherapy.org ↗Peer support groups, in person and online.
gamblersanonymous.org ↗Anonymous advice and chat, in Dutch and English.
loketkansspel.nl ↗Free advice line and online programme.
check-dein-spiel.de ↗Blocks gambling sites and apps on all your devices.
gamban.com ↗TygoGambles, our giveaways and our partner casinos are only for adults of legal gambling age where they live. Check the laws in your country before you play.
Points, the daily bonus, Guess The Balance and tournament predictions are free. You never have to deposit to join in.
If gambling isn't fun anymore, open a support ticket or message a mod in Discord. We'll point you to help and respect your privacy.
Our streams are entertainment. Nothing we show or say is financial advice, and no strategy beats the house edge.