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 has a short quiz, the operator's limit tools, and helplines by country if gambling stops being fun. BonusesInsider is an independent guide — about us · how we work — not the operator's support desk.
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 betting beyond your means, spending past your safe budget. A single slip is common; a repeated pattern is dangerous, and pairing it with chasing losses is worse.
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
- Stake limits — the general terms say the operator “may limit the maximum amount of your stake” on request; amounts can be amended, and a change takes effect 24 hours after the last update.
- Self-exclusion — 1 month, 6 months or 1 year by the terms, and a self-restricting option that closes the account for up to 5 years. Requested by email to the block@ address printed for your domain (for example block@1xbet.co.ke); the block starts once the request is verified.
- Cool-off period — named in the terms without a length; ask by the same address.
- What the terms do not describe — deposit limits, loss limits or reality-check pop-ups set from the account profile. We have not seen them on a screen either; if you need them, ask by email and keep the reply. (Terms read across eight country PDFs, 4–5 September 2026.)
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?
Write to the operator: the general terms name a block@ address on each country domain (block@1xbet.co.ke, block@1xbet.tz, block@1xbet.ug, and the same pattern elsewhere) and say the account is blocked once the request is verified. The periods the terms print are 1 month, 6 months or 1 year, and the self-restricting option can close the account for up to 5 years (read across eight country PDFs, 4–5 September 2026). The terms mention a cool-off period without giving its length; ask for one by the same address.
What is the difference between self-exclusion and a deposit limit?
A limit caps your activity while you keep playing; self-exclusion closes the account for a set time. The general terms offer both by email to the block@ address: they say the operator “may limit the maximum amount of your stake”, that you can amend the amounts any time, and that a change takes effect 24 hours after the last update. Deposit or loss limits set from the account profile are not described in the terms we read — ask by email.
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.