Responsible gambling
Online betting is entertainment, not a way to make money. Bet only what you can afford to lose, set deposit limits, and never chase losses. This page covers a self-assessment quiz, the operator's player-protection tools, country-specific helplines and resources for support if gambling stops being fun.
Self-help checklist
- Set a monthly betting budget — and stop when you hit it.
- Set a time limit for each session (e.g. 60 minutes, no exceptions).
- Never bet under the influence of alcohol or strong emotions.
- Do not borrow money to gamble.
- Take regular breaks. Self-exclude if you can't stop.
- Tell someone you trust how much you are spending — accountability matters.
5-question self-assessment
Answer honestly. The scoring is at the bottom. Adapted from the Lie/Bet questionnaire and PGSI, both validated screeners for problem gambling.
1. Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money to feel excited?
If yes — this is "tolerance", a common warning sign. The bigger the stakes needed for the same thrill, the more risk you're carrying.
2. Have you tried to cut back or stop gambling and failed more than once?
If yes — that's "loss of control". Repeated failed attempts to stop is the strongest predictor of problem gambling.
3. Have you bet more than you can afford to lose, even once?
If yes — this is "chasing", betting beyond your safe budget. Single events of this are common; repeated patterns are dangerous.
4. Have you ever lied to a family member or friend about your gambling?
If yes — concealment is a red flag. Healthy gambling doesn't require hiding from people you trust.
5. Have you ever borrowed money or sold something to fund gambling?
If yes — this is the most serious warning. Gambling that intersects with debt or loss of assets needs intervention. Reach out to the helplines below today, not tomorrow.
0 yes: low-risk gambler. Keep your limits in place.
1-2 yes: moderate risk. Set hard limits, take breaks, talk to someone.
3-5 yes: high risk. Self-exclude on the operator now and contact one of the helplines below.
Player-protection tools at 1xBet
- Deposit limits — daily / weekly / monthly caps. Set in your account profile.
- Bet limits — maximum stake per bet.
- Loss limits — daily / weekly cap on net losses; betting blocks once reached.
- Reality checks — periodic pop-ups showing time/money spent in current session.
- Self-exclusion — block your account for a defined period (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, permanent). Request via customer support.
- Cool-off period — short break (24-72 hours) without full self-exclusion.
International helplines
- BeGambleAware (UK & worldwide) — begambleaware.org — free 24/7 helpline 0808 8020 133.
- Gamblers Anonymous — gamblersanonymous.org — global meetings, in-person and online.
- GamCare (UK) — gamcare.org.uk — chat, forum, treatment referrals.
- National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) — ncpgambling.org — helpline 1-800-522-4700.
Country-specific resources
- India — Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: 1860-2662-345 (24/7, multi-language).
- Brazil — CVV Centro de Valorização da Vida: 188 (24/7).
- Nigeria — Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative: 0809-210-6493.
- Kenya — Befrienders Kenya: +254 722 178 177.
- Bangladesh — Kaan Pete Roi: 09612-119911.
- Pakistan — Umang: 0311-7786264.
- Mexico — SAPTEL: 55-5259-8121 (24/7).
- Argentina — Centro de Asistencia al Suicida: 135.
If you are seeing this page in concern about someone else
Problem gambling affects families more than the gambler. Resources for family members:
- GamAnon — for family members of problem gamblers — gam-anon.org
- NHS gambling support (UK) — confidential treatment via NHS gambling clinics.
- Family talk script — open with curiosity, not accusation. "I've noticed... how are you managing?" works better than "How much have you lost?".
Frequently asked questions
How do I self-exclude from 1xBet?
Open your account settings and request self-exclusion, or contact customer support and ask them to block the account for a set period — 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, or permanently. During self-exclusion you cannot deposit or bet. If you only need a short pause, ask for a cool-off period of 24-72 hours instead.
What is the difference between self-exclusion and a deposit limit?
A deposit limit caps how much you can add to your account over a chosen period while you keep playing within that cap. Self-exclusion blocks the account entirely for a set time. Limits are for staying in control; self-exclusion is for stepping away when control is slipping. You can set both in your account profile.
Where can I get free, confidential help for problem gambling?
Help is free and available worldwide. BeGambleAware runs a 24/7 helpline on 0808 8020 133, Gamblers Anonymous holds in-person and online meetings globally, and in the US the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline is 1-800-522-4700. Country-specific lines for India, Brazil, Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mexico and Argentina are listed above.
How do I know if my gambling has become a problem?
Common warning signs are needing bigger stakes for the same excitement, failing to cut back, betting more than you can afford, hiding it from people you trust, or borrowing money to gamble. The 5-question self-assessment above is a quick, validated screener. If you answer yes to three or more, self-exclude and contact a helpline.
How can I help a family member who may have a gambling problem?
Open the conversation with curiosity rather than blame — "I've noticed something, how are you managing?" works better than asking how much they lost. GamAnon supports family members directly, and most national helplines also advise relatives. You cannot force someone to stop, but you can offer support and point them to the resources on this page.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, seek help immediately. The helplines above are free and confidential.