Keep control
- Set a fixed entertainment budget before betting.
- Never borrow money or use funds needed for rent, food, bills or savings.
- Do not chase losses or increase stakes because of a previous result.
- Take regular breaks and use deposit, loss and time limits.
- Do not gamble while distressed, intoxicated or under pressure.
Warning signs
Seek help if gambling is becoming difficult to stop, is being hidden from people close to you, is affecting work or relationships, or is creating debt, anxiety or sleep problems.
Support in Portugal
Use the responsible-gambling tools provided by your licensed operator, including self-exclusion. Information about licensed gambling and self-exclusion is available from Portugal’s Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos. For confidential emotional support or an urgent health concern, contact an appropriate Portuguese healthcare service.
Immediate safety
If gambling is causing thoughts of self-harm or an immediate danger, stop gambling and contact emergency services or a trusted person now.