Responsible Gambling

Poker is a game with real money at stake. Play it for enjoyment, with money you can afford to lose, and stop when it stops being fun.

Signs to watch for

Spending more time or money than you planned. Chasing losses. Borrowing to play. Hiding how much you play. Playing to escape problems or a bad mood.

Tools every partner operator offers

Deposit limits. Session time limits. Time-outs and self-exclusion. Reality checks. Set them on the day you register, when you are calm, not after a bad session.

Where to get help

Every market page on this site names the support organisation for that country or state, with its helpline where one exists. Internationally: Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org) offers free online support in several languages. In the United States call or text 1-800-GAMBLER. In the United Kingdom call GamCare on 0808 8020 133. In Germany call the BZgA on 0800 137 27 00.

Minimum age

Online poker is for adults only: 18+ in most markets, 19+ in several Canadian provinces and 21+ in Belgium and parts of the United States. Operators verify this.