Play Responsibly, Stay in Control
The Money Facts, Where to Get Help and Protecting Minors.
Written about Nova88 rather than by it. 18+ only. Gambling can cost more than it returns — seek support if it stops being entertainment.
The Money Facts
Gambling is entertainment, not a way to make money. The cost of playing is the price you pay for the thrill. Over the long run, the odds favour the operator. No strategy, winning streak or staking plan can change that basic fact. Play only with money you can afford to lose. Never treat gambling as a source of income. If you are hoping to win back what you lost, you have already lost more than money. Set a budget and stick to it. The game will always win in the end.
Where to Get Help
Talk to a doctor or a licensed counsellor trained in gambling issues. Free, confidential support is also available from organisations that operate internationally. Search online for Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare or Gambling Therapy by name. These services offer phone, chat and face-to-face meetings. The hardest step is telling one person you trust. That might be a partner, a friend or a family member. You do not have to handle this alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and these organisations are ready to listen without judgement.
Protecting Minors
This site is for individuals aged 18 and above only. If you share a computer with someone under 18, use filtering software to block access to gambling sites. Many free and paid programs are available, and they can be set up in a few minutes. Keep your login details and payment information out of reach of minors. If you suspect a minor has used the site, contact support immediately. We take this responsibility seriously and will act to protect young people.
Take a Break
If you need time away, request a cooling-off period of a few days or weeks. Your account is paused for that time and will reopen automatically. For a longer break, self-exclusion closes your account for a fixed term—six months, a year or more. It cannot be lifted early, no matter what you say later. To start self-exclusion, write to support and state the term you want. The site will block all access until the term ends. Think carefully before you ask: once it is in place, there is no going back. This is a serious step, and the platform will honour it fully.
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Recognise a Problem
Do you ever chase losses, betting more to win back what you lost? Have you borrowed money, sold something or used a credit card advance to gamble? Do you hide how much time or money you spend from those close to you? These are early warning signs. Do you play to escape stress, anxiety or boredom? Do you need bigger stakes to get the same excitement? Have you missed work, skipped sleep or neglected family because of gambling? If you answer yes to any of these, it is worth pausing and asking for help.
Set Your Limits
Deposit limits keep your spending in check. You can set a daily, weekly or monthly cap on how much you put into your account. To set one, go to the responsible-play section in your account or contact support. A tighter limit takes effect straight away; a looser one only after a cooling-off period. You can also set a loss limit that stops play once your losses hit a chosen amount, and a session-time limit that logs you out after a set period. A reality-check reminder pops up to show how long you have been playing. Both are set from the same account area and follow the same cooling-off rule for any increase.
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