Responsible Gambling
18+. Bet responsibly.
Betting should be entertainment you can afford to lose. It is never a way to make income or recover money.
Ground rules
- You must be 18 or older, and of legal age in your country.
- Set a budget before you bet and never exceed it.
- Never chase losses, and never bet with borrowed money.
- Take regular breaks and keep betting a small part of your week.
Warning signs
- Betting more than you planned, or more often than you planned.
- Hiding betting from family or friends.
- Borrowing money, or missing bills, to keep betting.
- Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not betting.
Tools that help
- Deposit, loss and time limits offered by licensed operators.
- Self-exclusion and cooling-off periods.
- Blocking software on your phone and computer.
What we will never say
ChekiScores never describes a selection as guaranteed or a sure win, and never suggests betting can replace income. Our tips are opinions, and losing runs are part of betting.
Support resources by country
Kenya
- National helpline — Add the verified national helpline number before launch.
- Self-exclusion — Operators should offer deposit limits and self-exclusion tools.
Nigeria
- Support services — Add verified local support contacts before launch.
- Operator tools — Look for deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion.
South Africa
- Counselling line — Add the verified national responsible gambling line.
- Limits — Set deposit and loss limits before you place a first bet.
Ghana
- Support — Add verified local support services before launch.
Tanzania
- Support — Add verified local support services before launch.
Uganda
- Support — Add verified local support services before launch.
Zambia
- Support — Add verified local support services before launch.
Contact details for national helplines should be confirmed with the relevant regulator or health service before you rely on them.