Give yourself permission to stop playing.

You can leave a bonus unclaimed. If you're worried about what playing is costing you, step away before making another deposit. Only adults aged 18+ may gamble. Keep bill payments separate from any plans to play.

Choose your stopping point beforehand

Give the session a spending ceiling and decide when you want to finish. Leave borrowed money and essentials out of that budget. Leave the games closed if you're upset. Avoid playing after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

Notice when your plans start slipping

Spending more than you intended, hiding your play or trying to win losses back are reasons to pause. Contact casino support to discuss self-exclusion, a time-out or controls on deposits. Bring someone you trust into the conversation. You don't have to handle the situation on your own.

Talk to someone instead of depositing again

You can find support resources at Gambling Therapy. Call emergency services if there's an immediate danger to you. You can also ask about blocking software to make it easier to stay away from gambling sites.