Responsible Gambling
Gambling can cause financial and personal harm. Choosing not to gamble is always an option. Delicia SG's comparisons are intended for adults who meet the applicable legal gambling age and eligibility rules where they are located.
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Protect essential money first
Keep rent, bills, food, savings and debt repayments separate from any gambling budget. If you choose to gamble, decide in advance what you can afford to lose and stop when that amount is spent. Do not borrow or use credit to keep playing.
A bonus is not income. Neither a promotion nor a favourable review changes the possibility of losing your deposit.
Set a stopping time
Decide when a session will end before it starts. Use a reminder, take breaks away from the screen and stop at the planned time. Keep time for work, sleep, relationships and activities that do not involve gambling.
Do not chase a loss
Increasing a stake or depositing again to recover lost money can deepen the loss. Stop rather than trying to win it back. If gambling is causing stress, affecting bills or becoming difficult to hide, take a break and seek support. You do not need to wait until the situation becomes severe.
Use limits and exclusion tools
Where available, use deposit limits, time limits, account breaks or self exclusion. Ask your bank whether it offers gambling payment blocks, and consider blocking gambling websites on your devices.
Check what each tool actually covers. An exclusion from one operator or scheme should not be assumed to block every gambling website. Avoid opening another account to get around a restriction.
Find support in Singapore
The National Council on Problem Gambling provides information about help and gambling safeguards in Singapore. Visit the NCPG website to find its current support routes and exclusion information. You can also talk to someone you trust about how gambling is affecting you.
Friends and family can seek help too. Support is relevant when another person's gambling affects your household, finances or wellbeing.