Responsible Gambling
18+ Only — Play Within Your Means
Gambling should always be a form of entertainment — never a way to make money or solve financial problems. The Editorial Edge is committed to promoting safe and responsible gambling practices.
Signs of Problem Gambling
- Spending more money or time on gambling than you can afford
- Gambling to escape problems or feelings of sadness/anxiety
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- Hiding gambling activity from friends or family
- Chasing losses — betting more to try to win back what you lost
- Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities due to gambling
Tips for Safer Gambling
- Set a strict budget before you start and stick to it
- Never gamble when you are upset, stressed, or under the influence
- Take regular breaks and balance gambling with other activities
- Use deposit limits and self-exclusion tools offered by bookmakers
- Only gamble at licensed and regulated operators
- View any losses as the cost of entertainment, not a debt to repay
Help & Support Resources
Gamblers Anonymous
International fellowship of problem gamblers helping each other
Self-Exclusion
If you feel you need a break from gambling, most licensed bookmakers offer self-exclusion tools that allow you to temporarily or permanently block yourself from their platforms. In the UK, you can also use GAMSTOP to self-exclude from all UK-licensed gambling sites at once.