Responsible gambling

The essentials

Gambling is forbidden to minors. It must remain a pastime, never a way to make money or to pay off debts.

Good habits

• Set a budget and a time limit in advance, and stick to them.
• Only bet money you can afford to lose.
• Never try to win back your losses.
• Do not play under the influence of alcohol, tiredness or anger.
• Take regular breaks.

What strategies cannot do

No betting system, whether the Martingale, Fibonacci, D'Alembert or Paroli, removes the casino's edge: every spin is independent of the previous ones. Our pages explain them so you can understand their risks, not to promise wins.

Warning signs

You play longer or with more money than planned, you hide your losses, gambling worries you or weighs on the people close to you: it is time to talk about it.

Getting help

In the United Kingdom, the National Gambling Helpline answers on 0808 8020 133, free of charge, 24 hours a day. In France, Joueurs Info Service answers on 09 74 75 13 13.

In other countries, contact the support services of your country.