Play Within Your Means

Responsible Gambling

Gambling should always be entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. This page outlines practical steps to help you stay in control, and where to turn if you or someone you know needs support.

Who Should Not Gamble

  • Anyone under 21 years of age, or under the legal minimum gambling age in their jurisdiction.
  • Anyone for whom online gambling is not legally permitted where they live.
  • Anyone currently experiencing financial hardship, or who cannot comfortably afford to lose the money involved.
  • Anyone who has previously self-excluded from gambling platforms.
  • Anyone using gambling to cope with stress, grief, or other emotional difficulty.

Practical Tools to Stay in Control

Set Time Limits

Decide how long you'll play before you start, and stick to it. Most licensed platforms offer session-timers or reminders.

Set Deposit Limits

Many operators let you cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly — set one before you start playing.

Never Chase Losses

Treat losses as the cost of entertainment, not as a balance to win back. Chasing losses is one of the clearest warning signs.

Consider Self-Exclusion

If you need a break, operators typically offer self-exclusion tools to lock you out of your account for a set period or permanently.

Signs Gambling May Be Becoming a Problem

  • Spending more time or money on gambling than you intended.
  • Borrowing money, or using funds meant for essentials, to gamble.
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or preoccupied when not gambling.
  • Lying to family or friends about how much you gamble.
  • Trying to stop or cut back and being unable to.

Where to Get Support

If gambling is affecting your finances, relationships, or mental health, consider reaching out to a qualified professional or a dedicated support organisation. A few starting points:

  • Befrienders Malaysia — a Malaysian emotional support helpline; visit their official website for current contact details.
  • Gamblers Anonymous — a peer-support fellowship with meetings and resources in various countries; check gamblersanonymous.org for information relevant to your region.
  • A licensed counsellor or medical professional — for a personalised assessment and support plan.
  • Ask your chosen operator directly about deposit limits, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion options.

We list these as general starting points and cannot verify real-time contact details for third-party organisations — please confirm current information via each organisation's official website.