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What is Safer Gaming?

Safer Gaming is gaming for pleasure and entertainment whilst remaining fully aware of the risks, exercising control and maintaining balance with other aspects of life so as not to cause harm to yourself or others.

The aim of Safer Gaming is to enable people to make informed decisions about their participation in gaming and, if harm has occurred, to provide access to gaming help services. You can see our commitment to Safer Gaming by clicking the link.

Things to remember about safer gaming

  • It’s important that you realise the potential impact of playing whilst under the influence of problematic substances.

  • Control your play. Management of your finances, including awareness of your expenditure on gaming is an important factor of safer gaming.

  • Gaming should be a part of your social life without dominating it. Safer gaming is about ensuring gaming is a positive and enjoyable experience

Need help with Problem Gaming?

If you or someone you know has a gaming problem, help is available. The National Problem Gaming Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) is operated by the National Council on Problem Gaming. The helpline serves as a one-stop hub connecting people looking for assistance with a gaming problem to local resources. This network includes 27 contact centers, each covering all 50 states and U.S. territories. You can find a link to their website by clicking here.

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