Deposit limits
Most licensed brands let you set a daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit. A limit takes effect immediately; raising it means waiting 24–72 hours.
Responsible gambling
The signs of gambling addiction (ICD-10 F63.0), self-control tools, step-by-step actions if you notice a problem, and where to get help. The site is for adults aged 18 and over only. 18+.
What gambling addiction is
Compulsive gambling is classified in ICD-10 under code F63.0 (“Pathological gambling”). It is a behavioural disorder in which a person cannot control their gambling despite the harm it does to their finances, relationships and health.
Signs of gambling addiction
Be alert if you notice three or more of these signs in yourself:
- You think about gambling all the time: planning the next session, going over past bets.
- You need to bet more and more to get the same excitement.
- You have tried to cut down or stop gambling and failed.
- You feel irritable, anxious or low when you cannot gamble.
- You gamble to escape problems or a bad mood.
- You go back the day after a loss to “win it back”.
- You lie to people close to you about the time and money you spend on gambling.
- You break the law to pay for gambling.
- You have lost, or risk losing, a job, a relationship or a career because of gambling.
- You rely on other people to cover debts caused by gambling.
A quick self-check
Answer three questions honestly:
- Have you ever spent more on gambling than you planned and been unable to stop?
- Have people you trust said they are worried about your gambling?
- Have you felt that your gambling is getting out of control?
If you answered “yes” even once, that is a reason to seek help. Don8Play does not provide medical services, but we list trusted resources below.
What to do, step by step, if you notice a problem
- Stop. Close every casino and bookmaker tab right now.
- Turn on self-exclusion in your account with every brand you use (see the section below).
- Tell someone close to you. Isolation makes addiction stronger; an honest conversation reduces stress.
- Call a helpline or contact a specialist from the list of resources below.
- Block access to gambling sites. Use parental control software or browser extensions (Gamban, BetBlocker).
- See a financial adviser if you have debts related to gambling.
Self-control tools offered by operators
Bet limits
A cap on the size of a single bet. Set it in your account settings or through support.
Time-out
Your account is temporarily blocked for anything from 24 hours to 6 weeks. The account is kept, but you cannot log in until the period ends.
Self-exclusion
An indefinite or long-term block (from 6 months to 5 years or more). Support accepts the request; it cannot be cancelled before the period ends.
Where to get help
| Organisation | Contact | Language / area |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare: advice and support | gamcare.org.uk | EN, international |
| Gamblers Anonymous: mutual support groups | gamblersanonymous.org | EN + local branches |
| BetBlocker: free blocking of gambling sites | betblocker.org | Multilingual |
| Helpline (Russia): psychological support | 8-800-2000-122 (free of charge within Russia) | RU |
Protecting minors
The Don8Play site is intended only for people over 18. If you suspect that a minor has had access to the site, use parental control software such as Net Nanny, your browser’s built-in filters or the screen time limits in iOS / Android.
Helping someone close to you
If you are worried about someone close to you, do not criticise or blame them: that deepens shame and isolation. Instead, say you are worried without judging (“I can see things are hard for you”), offer to look for a specialist together and contact GamCare, which runs a separate support programme for families and friends.