Responsible Gaming
BD111 Responsible Gaming and Participation Guide
Participation can cause financial and emotional harm. The safest choice is not to participate; adults who do should use strict limits and stop when control weakens.
Reviewed · Independent information · 18+
Use money that has no essential job
Pay housing, food, healthcare, education, transport and debt obligations first. Do not borrow, use credit, sell essentials or expect a future win to cover a current cost. A spending limit is a maximum possible loss, not a target to use.
Time is a separate limit
Set a start and stop time, use an external alarm and take breaks away from the screen. Fast products can fit many decisions into a short period, so track the number of rounds or entries as well as minutes.
Chasing is a stop signal
Increasing spending, changing plans or continuing longer to recover a loss is chasing. Stop the session instead. Do not use another product, account or person to continue after a limit is reached.
Get support early
Warning signs include secrecy, missed bills, borrowing, sleep disruption, conflict, anxiety or repeated failed attempts to stop. Use any available account limits or exclusion tools and seek a qualified local health, financial or counselling service. If there is immediate danger, contact local emergency support.
Personal control plan
| Area | Set before starting | Stop signal |
|---|---|---|
| Money | Fixed non-essential amount | Limit reached or borrowing considered |
| Time | Start and end time | Alarm ignored or extended |
| Emotion | Calm decision | Anger, urgency or chasing |
| Privacy | No secrecy | Hiding activity or bills |
PRACTICAL CHECKLIST
A simple stop plan
- Close the site or app and move away from the device.
- Do not attempt a recovery transaction.
- Tell a trusted person what happened.
- Use blocking, limit or self-exclusion tools where available.
- Contact qualified local support if control or finances are affected.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Frequently asked questions
Is chasing losses a strategy?
No. It increases exposure and is a clear reason to stop.
Can a limit guarantee safe participation?
No. Limits can reduce exposure but cannot remove risk.
When should I seek help?
As soon as the activity affects money, sleep, relationships, work or your ability to stop.