Responsible gambling: stay in control

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Betting costs money; it doesn't make money

Bookmakers build a margin into every set of odds, and every casino game has a house edge. That is why most players lose over time, even if they win now and then. No method is guaranteed to win, and no strategy removes that edge.

Treat the money you bet as the price of entertainment, like a match ticket, not as money that will come back. Never bet with money meant for rent, bills, food or debts, and never treat betting as a job or a way out of money problems. Our sports betting guide explains how odds work.

Simple rules before you start

1. Set a budget first: an amount in Egyptian pounds you can afford to lose, for a week or a month. Stick to it.
2. Set a time limit, with an alarm on your phone.
3. Never chase losses. A bigger bet to win back a loss is the fastest way to a bigger loss.
4. Never borrow to bet, and never use someone else's money.
5. Bet only when you are calm, never to escape a problem.
6. Keep a record of what you deposit and withdraw, and take regular breaks.

Warning signs of a betting problem

• You bet more than you planned, or for longer than you meant to.
• You borrow money or sell things to bet or to cover a loss.
• You hide your betting or your losses from family or friends.
• You feel stressed or irritable when you can't bet or try to stop.
• You raise your stakes to win back what you lost.
• You neglect work, family or sleep because of betting.
• You think about betting most of the time.

If one or more of these sounds like you, take a break now, use the tools below and talk to someone you trust.

Tools that help you stay in control

Your DBbet account has three tools, described in the «Responsible Gaming» section of DBbet's rules (checked on 11 November 2026):

• Deposit limit: daily, weekly or monthly. Once you reach it, you can't deposit again until the period resets. Lowering the limit works at once; raising it only takes effect after 7 days.
• Cooling-off period (time-out): 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month or 3 months, for everything or for the categories you pick, such as slots, table games, sports betting or poker. It starts at once, and your account reopens by itself at the end.
• Self-exclusion: 1, 3, 5 or 10 years, or for life. It starts at once, can't be shortened or cancelled, and covers all DBbet platforms and sites. When it ends, your account doesn't reopen by itself: you have to ask in writing.

To switch them on, log in and open «Responsible Gaming» at the bottom of DBbet's site. That page has buttons to set a deposit limit, start a cooling-off period or self-exclude, all online. Once a deposit limit is set, you can ask to change it from your personal account. While you are logged in, a timer on screen shows how long your session has lasted.

Need help with any of this? Ask DBbet's support team (the support section inside your DBbet account, or email [email protected]); our help page explains how to reach them. During a long break, delete betting apps and use the blocking tools on your phone or browser.

Getting help: you are not alone

Talking helps. Speak to someone you trust, or to a doctor or therapist who can help you plan how to stop. The earlier you start, the easier it is.

We found no Egyptian helpline just for betting problems. The Ministry of Health and Population offers 24/7 psychological support on the hotline 16328, run by its General Secretariat of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment: call it if betting affects your life, money or family.

If someone close to you bets too much

• Pick a calm moment and talk without blame or threats; say exactly what you have noticed.
• Don't pay off their betting debts: it delays the problem instead of solving it.
• Encourage them to use the tools above and to see a doctor.
• Look after yourself too.