Policy
Responsible Gambling
Play within your means
Poker should be entertainment, not a source of financial stress. Only play with money you can afford to lose, and treat losses as the cost of entertainment rather than something to chase.
Warning signs
- Playing with money needed for bills, rent, or essentials.
- Chasing losses by increasing stakes to "get even."
- Hiding the amount of time or money spent playing from people close to you.
- Feeling unable to stop or take a break even when you want to.
Tools that can help
Most licensed poker rooms, including the ones referenced on this site, offer deposit limits, time-out periods, and self-exclusion tools directly in their account settings. If you're concerned about your play, we'd encourage using those tools directly with your poker room.
Support resources
If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, organizations such as the National Council on Problem Gambling (in the US, 1-800-522-4700) and GamCare (in the UK) offer confidential support. If you're outside the US or UK, a web search for "problem gambling helpline" plus your country will usually surface a local, licensed resource.
This page is educational and is not a substitute for professional support. GamesPoker.com is an information site and does not operate any gambling product.