At Golden Reviews we believe gambling should always be entertainment. Online casinos are only for adults aged 18 and over (or the legal age in your country). Never gamble to make money, pay bills or escape problems.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned.
- Chasing losses with bigger bets.
- Borrowing money or selling things to gamble.
- Hiding your gambling from family or friends.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or guilty about gambling.
If any of these sound familiar, it may be time to take a break and talk to someone.
Tools that help
Every casino we list offers responsible gambling tools. Use them:
- Deposit limits – cap how much you can deposit per day, week or month.
- Session reminders – get a pop-up telling you how long you have been playing.
- Loss limits – stop play automatically after a set loss.
- Time-out – block your account for 24 hours up to six weeks.
- Self-exclusion – close your account for six months or longer.
Free and confidential help
- GamCare – free advice and counselling for anyone affected by gambling.
- Gamblers Anonymous – peer support meetings worldwide.
- BeGambleAware – information and a national helpline.
- Gambling Therapy – free online support in many languages.
You can also install blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker to stop access to gambling sites on all your devices.
Protecting minors
Keep your login details private, never leave a casino open on a shared device, and use parental control software if children use your computer or phone.