Responsible Gambling

Gambling fit cause addiction. We update di guides regularly. Always play responsibly and only with money wey you fit afford to lose.

Where to find help

• Gamble Alert — +234 916 295 7989
• Self-exclusion — Activate am with any state-licensed operator

Tools for responsible gambling

Set deposit limits and time limits, and activate self-exclusion if you need am.

Detailed Guides

• Casino self-exclusion for Naija: how to lock your account — A practical guide to casino self-exclusion for Nigeria. E cover the exact steps for Bet9ja, SportyBet and Betway, wetin dey happen after you self-exclude, the no-revoke rule, and where to get help.
• Deposit limit — how to cap your betting spend in Nigeria — Deposit limit na the simplest self-protection tool wey any bettor fit switch on. This guide cover how to set am on Bet9ja, how wallet tier caps fit back am up, and why no Nigerian bank offers a gambling block yet.
• Gambling addiction treatment in Nigeria: Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospitals — Eight Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospitals dey give subsidised gambling addiction treatment in Nigeria across all six geopolitical zones. FNPH Aro DATER unit dey do residential care; Synapse Services na the main private option. This guide show you the clinical pathway and how to start today.
• Gambling blocking software for Naija: how to block betting sites and apps — Gambling blocking software dey lock betting sites and apps for your phone, tablet or PC for a period wey you no fit shorten. This guide compare BetBlocker, Gamban and GamBlock — price, platforms, install steps for Android, iOS and Windows, and the removal rules.
• Gambling cool-off period: how to take a break from betting for Naija — A gambling cool-off period na a short break wey you set yourself — 15 minutes reach 30 days — and e dey expire on im own. This guide cover the duration ladder, the urge-surfing science behind am, and the exact steps to switch am on for Nigerian and offshore operators.
• Gambling helpline Nigeria: Gamble Alert, the number wey you fit call — Gamble Alert na the de-facto gambling helpline Nigeria get: +234 916 295 7989, free, for English and Pidgin. This guide show you how to reach dem, wetin dey happen when you call, and which crisis line to call when e pass working hours.
• Gambling limits for Naija: how to set your own cap — Gambling limits — deposit, loss and session-time — na the main brake wey Nigerian punters get against stake creep. No statutory limit dey for Naija; this guide show you how to switch dem on for Bet9ja, SportyBet, BetKing and 1xBet today.
• How to block gambling transactions on your bank card in Nigeria — This guide show you how to block gambling transactions on your bank card for Nigeria — from calling your bank to request an MCC 7995/7993 block, to comoting saved cards from betting sites, killing USSD shortcodes, and locking OPay, PalmPay and Moniepoint merchant payments.
• Loss limit — how to cap wetin you fit lose for betting in Nigeria — A loss limit dey cap how much you fit dey down (net) over a period wey you choose — daily, weekly or monthly. This guide explain how e different from deposit limit, why "one game comot" make am important for Naija, and how to set am even when your operator no put the button for front.
• MANI mental health helpline Nigeria — free 24/7 crisis line — The MANI mental health helpline Nigeria dey give free, confidential mental health and suicide-prevention support 24/7, including gambling-related distress. This guide cover the numbers 0809 111 6264 and 0811 168 0686, languages, services and which other line to call.
• Panic button for gambling: how e dey work and which Nigerian site get am — The panic button na one-click emergency stop wey dey end your betting session immediately and lock the account for short cool-off. This guide explain wetin e be, how to press am, which Nigerian operator get am, and wetin suppose follow after — including the help lines wey dey Nigeria.
• Reality check for gambling: wetin e be and how to set am — Reality check gambling na timed pop-up wey dey pause your session make e show you how long you don dey play and your net win or loss for ₦. This guide explain how e dey work, why e matter well well for Aviator players, and how to switch am on for the sites wey you already dey use.
• Self-exclusion betting Nigeria: how to lock yourself comot for betting sites — Self-exclusion betting Nigeria dey work operator by operator — no national register dey. This guide cover the steps for Bet9ja, SportyBet, BetKing, 1xBet and Betway, wetin Lagos SafePlay dey cover, and how to stack BetBlocker or Gamban. Gamble Alert: +234 916 295 7989.
• Session time limit — how to cap how long you dey play — A session time limit dey cap how long one sitting last — no be how much money enter. This guide explain why long crash-game sessions dey risky for Nigeria, and the steps to set a limit for your account, your phone, or with blocking apps.