Last updated: 26 October 2026
Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money. HotStakes is for adults 18+ only.
Simple rules that help
- Set a budget before you start, and stop when it is gone.
- Set a time limit. Take breaks.
- Never chase losses.
- Never gamble with money for rent, bills, food or debt repayments.
- Do not gamble when stressed, upset or after drinking.
- Use the deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion tools your operator offers.
Warning signs
- Spending more money or time than you planned.
- Borrowing, or hiding gambling from family.
- Feeling anxious, guilty or irritable about gambling.
- Gambling to win back losses or to escape problems.
If any of these sound familiar, please take a break and talk to someone.
Where to get free, confidential help
- Malaysia: Befrienders KL, 03-7627 2929 (24 hours) — befrienders.org.my
- Singapore: National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1800-6-668-668 — ncpg.org.sg
- Philippines: NCMH Crisis Hotline, 1553 — doh.gov.ph
- United Kingdom: National Gambling Helpline (GamCare), 0808 8020 133 — gamcare.org.uk
- Anywhere: Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org
Block gambling sites
Free and paid tools such as Gamban, BetBlocker and the parental controls on your phone can block gambling sites and apps.
Protect minors
Keep logins private, use device passcodes, and use parental-control software if children use your devices.
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