Set the time in advance
Choose a start and finish. Pause when entertainment interferes with sleep, work or family responsibilities.
Responsible use: limits on time and decisions
Keep entertainment within the boundaries of everyday responsibilities. Pressure, attempts to recover losses or signs of losing control are reasons to stop and seek support.
Scope of this guidance
This content is intended for adults. Individuals must follow age requirements and applicable local rules. Being able to open a page does not establish permission to use a service.
Do not treat entertainment as an income plan. Earlier results do not guarantee later outcomes. Using essential expenses or borrowed money for entertainment increases risk.
Decide time and spending limits before making a commitment. Raising a limit after an unfavourable result weakens control. Taking a break helps preserve personal priorities.
Three practical habits for personal control
Recognise pressure
Secrecy, chasing losses or difficulty stopping are reasons to stop and talk to someone you trust.
Create distance
Turn off unnecessary notifications. Where a service offers limits or breaks, read its conditions before using those controls.
Seeking the appropriate kind of help
Send content or use questions to [email protected]. For distress or difficulty controlling behaviour, contact a trusted person and suitable local professional support. Use local emergency services in immediate danger; this email is not emergency medical care.