Your safety when you play

Gambling always carries the risk of financial loss. Set a budget you can afford to lose and treat betting as entertainment, not income. Paripesa provides practical tools so you can manage your play and protect your finances.

• Decide on clear limits before you start playing.
• Use deposit limits and stake caps to control spend.
• Track your time and money using account history.
• Take regular breaks to reset focus and judgement.
• Do not chase losses. Accept outcomes and stop.
• Keep essential expenses separate from betting funds.
• Avoid playing when stressed, tired, or under the influence.
• Review your activity weekly and adjust your limits.

Problem betting can build up quietly. Know the signs and act early. Gambling addiction is a serious condition that needs prompt support.

• Spending more than planned or beyond set limits.
• Chasing losses or increasing stakes to feel the same thrill.
• Hiding betting activity from family or friends.
• Borrowing money to fund gambling or to pay debts.
• Missing work, studies, or family time due to playing.
• Feeling irritable, anxious, or low when not gambling.
• Using betting to escape stress or difficult emotions.
• Repeated failed attempts to cut down or stop.
• Neglecting bills or selling items to continue playing.
• Losing track of time while on betting sites or apps.

You can take structured steps to reduce harm and rebuild healthy habits. Paripesa supports you with tools and an accountable approach.

• Set daily, weekly, and monthly deposit limits.
• Enable reality checks and session reminders.
• Take short time‑outs to pause playing for set periods.
• Apply self‑exclusion if you need a longer break.
• Turn off marketing preferences if promotions trigger play.
• Remove saved cards and reduce easy access to funds.
• Use blocking software on devices to restrict gambling sites.
• Keep a simple diary of time, stakes, and feelings after play.
• Ask a trusted person to help you stick to limits.
• Seek professional help if urges persist or worsen.

Independent help is available. You can talk to counsellors, regulators, or peer groups for guidance and support.

• National Lottery Regulatory Commission (Nigeria): https://nlrc.gov.ng
• Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority: https://lslga.ng
• Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (mental health support): https://mentallyaware.org
• She Writes Woman (mental health services): https://shewriteswoman.org
• Gambling Therapy (global online support): https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/
• Gamblers Anonymous (peer support): https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/

If you are worried about addiction, contact support for confidential assistance. Paripesa can help you apply limits or exclusion and discuss safe play options.

• Live Chat in the Help section after you log in.
• Support request via the Help Centre contact form.
• In‑account message to the Responsible Gaming team.
• Request changes to limits or self‑exclusion in Account settings.