The Wheel Desk
Responsible gambling
Roulette is gambling. Here are the warning signs, practical limits and free support services.
You must be 18 or over (older in some countries) to gamble, and online roulette is not legal everywhere. Check the rules where you live.
Warning signs
- Spending more than you planned, or more than you can afford to lose.
- Chasing losses, or doubling up to "get it back".
- Borrowing money, or selling crypto you meant to keep, to keep playing.
- Hiding how much you spend from people close to you.
- Feeling anxious or irritable when you're not playing.
Practical limits
- Set a budget before you start and treat it as spent.
- Keep gambling funds in a separate wallet from savings.
- Use deposit limits, session reminders and cool-off tools where available.
- Never raise stakes to win back losses.
- Take breaks; don't play when upset or after drinking.
- Use self-exclusion if you need a longer break.
Free, confidential help
- BeGambleAware — information and support (UK).
- Gambling Therapy — free international online support in several languages.
Parents: blocking software and device-level controls can stop under-18s reaching gambling sites.