Plan your time, spending and breaks

Responsible Gambling

Set a spending limit and finish time before playing. Use account limits, time-outs or self-exclusion to take a break. Gambling support is available for you or someone you know.

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Safer Bingo: Budget, Time Limits and Breaks

Account limits and reminders can help you keep to the spending and time limits you choose.

Set the spending amount first
Cover everyday costs and commitments first. Treat money used for bingo as spending. Set deposit or spending limits where available, and keep them when offered a promotion.
Give the session a time window
Take regular breaks and step away from the screen. Set a reminder on your device if that helps.
Use time away deliberately
Use the operator’s responsible-gambling area or support team to arrange a time-out or self-exclusion. Read which accounts the option covers.

Choose support that fits the question

Your bingo operatorAsk the account team about limits, a time-out or self-exclusion for the account you hold. Explain the control or break you want to arrange.
Someone you trustTalk about how gambling fits into your time and money. A clear conversation can help you follow a break and decide which support to seek next.
Specialist gambling supportGamCare and the National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133, offer gambling support. GamStop provides self-exclusion; BeGambleAware provides information and support.

Set a Bingo Budget Before You Play

Cover everyday costs and commitments before setting aside money for bingo. Treat money used for bingo as spending, including money used to claim a promotion.

Take a break before deciding whether to play another session.

Deposit Limits, Time-Outs and Self-Exclusion

Find deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion in your operator’s responsible-gambling area. Ask its support team for help setting a control or arranging a break.

Read how long each option lasts and which accounts it covers. If you hold accounts with several brands, consider each one when arranging time away. GamStop provides self-exclusion.

Time Limits for Mobile Bingo

Close the game when your time is up, even if you are playing on your phone.

Keep account access private on shared devices and sign out when finished. Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over. Follow the operator’s age and account requirements.

Where to Get Gambling Support

GamCare and the National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133, offer support about your own gambling or someone else’s. BeGambleAware provides gambling information and support. For self-exclusion, use GamStop or ask your operator about the accounts its controls cover.

You can also talk to someone you trust about the break or spending limit you want to keep and how they can help.