Safer play
Chasing losses
Betting more, or more often, to win back money you have lost. It is one of the clearest signs that betting has stopped being fun.
Also called Chasing
- Watch out
- If you notice it, stop for the day and set a limit before you bet again.
Related
Safer play
Self-exclusion
Closing your account for a set period so you can’t bet. It can’t be undone early.
Safer play
Deposit limit
A cap you set on how much you can deposit per day, week or month. Lowering it takes effect at once; raising it usually means a waiting period.
Safer play
Time-out
A short break from betting that you choose, from a day to a few weeks. The account is locked until it ends.
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