Gambling always carries the risk of financial loss. The goal is entertainment, not income. You can manage your betting behaviour and protect your money and emotions by using clear limits and healthy habits.

• Set a budget you can afford to lose and stick to it.
• Keep gambling funds separate from bills, savings, and business needs.
• Decide your time limits before you start playing.
• Do not chase losses. Take a break if you feel pressure.
• Avoid betting when stressed, tired, or under alcohol.
• Track spending using your account history and monthly statements.
• Use account limits in Pin-Up to help control deposits, losses, and wagers.
• Treat gambling as play. Do not rely on it for daily income.

Gambling addiction can develop quietly and affect money, mood, and relationships. It is a serious condition that needs attention and support.

• Thinking about betting most of the day.
• Increasing stakes to feel the same excitement.
• Hiding play or lying about time and money spent.
• Chasing losses or borrowing to continue playing.
• Missing work, school, or family duties because of gambling.
• Feeling irritable or anxious when not betting.
• Using gambling to escape stress, sadness, or conflict.
• Selling items or using essential funds to play.
• Failed attempts to stop or cut down.
• Risking relationships or important opportunities due to gambling.

You can take structured actions to combat addiction and protect your health. The steps below combine personal strategies and in-product tools that reduce risk.

• Set deposit, loss, and wager limits in your account.
• Enable reality checks and session reminders to manage time.
• Use a 24-hour to 30-day time-out when you need a pause.
• Apply self-exclusion for a longer break to block access.
• Remove payment methods linked to impulse spending.
• Keep a written budget and weekly log of play and emotions.
• Do not use credit for gambling under any condition.
• Share your limits with a trusted person for accountability.
• Seek professional support early if control feels difficult.
• Ask Pin-Up Support to guide you on limits and self-exclusion options.

Support is available. You can access free advice, counselling, and online help tailored to gambling harm and mental health.

• National Lottery Regulatory Commission — consumer protection information: https://nlrc.gov.ng
• Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria — mental health services and referrals: https://health.gov.ng
• Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative — mental health support and guidance: https://mentallyaware.org
• She Writes Woman — mental health helpline resources: https://shewriteswoman.org
• Asido Foundation — mental health education and referrals: https://asidofoundation.com
• Gambling Therapy — global online support and live advice: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org
• Gamblers Anonymous — international peer support and online meetings: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org

Note: Availability may vary by location. Some services operate remotely.

If you feel your betting is becoming hard to control, you can contact Pin-Up support for confidential assistance. Our team can explain limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion options.

• Live Chat in the Help icon on the website or app.
• Help Centre articles and in-site contact form.
• Responsible Gaming request in your Account settings.
• In-app messages from your logged-in profile.
• Email via the Contact Us page in the Help Centre.

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