Set limits before play
Choose a fixed budget from money you can afford to lose and a time limit for the session. Use deposit, loss, time-out or reminder tools where they are available.
Recognise when to pause
Consider stepping away if you are chasing losses, hiding gambling, borrowing to continue or feeling anxious when you stop. These are reasons to pause and ask for help, not to increase stakes.
Take practical steps now
Close the game and payment screens, avoid borrowing or trying to win back losses, and tell someone you trust what is happening. If you feel unable to stop, ask a GP or a specialist service for support.
Use account controls
Check the current account settings for deposit limits, loss limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. Ask the operator how each tool works, when a change takes effect and whether it applies across products.
Support for family and friends
You can ask for help even if the person gambling is not ready to do so. Specialist services can explain options for affected family members and friends; do not take on someone else's gambling debt or credentials.
Eligibility
Only adults who meet the current local eligibility requirements should use gambling products. Review the operator's live terms for the rules that apply to your account.
Independent support in Ireland
GamblingCare.ie lists its National Helpline as available 24 hours a day, every day. The HSE advises people worried about gambling to speak with a GP or healthcare provider.
- GamblingCare.ie: get help for problem gambling · Call 1800 936 725
- HSE: addiction and your mental health
Support details checked 25 October 2026. Contact the service directly to confirm current availability.