Responsible Gambling in Ireland
Safe Casinos Ireland supports responsible gambling. This page explains tools and resources to help you stay in control and gamble safely. It's about playing smart and knowing where to seek help if you need it.
Financial Boundaries
- Never gamble with money you can't afford to lose.
- Set a monthly limit you can manage and stick to it.
- Use deposit limits offered by licensed casinos (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Don't chase losses by raising your bets.
Time Management
- Limit sessions to a reasonable amount (1-2 hours is a common cap).
- Take regular breaks every 30 minutes of play.
- Schedule gambling-free days to balance your routine.
- Avoid gambling when tired, stressed, or emotional.
Available Safety Tools
- Self-exclusion: options range from 24 hours to permanent bans.
- Deposit limits: set daily, weekly, or monthly caps.
- Time limits: enforce session or daily limits.
- Reality checks: get reminders after or during play.
- Loss limits: cap how much you can lose.
Getting Help in Ireland
- Gambling Helpline Ireland - confidential support and information.
- Gamblers Anonymous Ireland - peer support and meetings.
- Rutland Centre - counselling and treatment services.
- Gambling Care - UK-based but serves Irish players.
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