Betting is meant to be entertainment you can comfortably afford, and it is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. Nothing — no app, no bonus, no system — takes the risk of losing out of it: a welcome bonus only lifts the amount you have to wager, it does nothing for your odds of winning. The moment it stops feeling like fun, that is your cue to stop.
Stay in control
Decide on a deposit limit and treat it as a ceiling to spend under, never a goal to hit.
Put a limit on your time too, and step away for regular breaks.
Don't chase a loss, and never bet just to win money back.
Keep money for rent, food or family well away from your betting balance.
Lean on the deposit-limit, time-out and self-exclusion tools built into the app's account settings.
Warning signs
Ask for help if youstake more than you can afford, borrow in order to bet, keep your betting hidden from the people close to you, feel on edge about it, or find you can't stop once you've decided to. Any of these is a reason to step back and reach out for support.
Where to get help
The services below give free and confidential help. None of them are tied to this site or to 888starz, and you can contact them yourself, directly.
| Service | Who it helps | Link |
|---|---|---|
| BeGambleAware | Advice and free counselling | begambleaware.org |
| GamCare | Support, forum and helpline | gamcare.org.uk |
| Gambling Therapy | Global online support | gamblingtherapy.org |
| Gamblers Anonymous | Peer support meetings | gamblersanonymous.org |
Self-exclusionWhen you need a hard stop, the app's self-exclusion tool locks you out for a chosen stretch of time. It is the firmest limit you can put on yourself.