Your safety comes first
Responsible gaming is central to our service. On 1xbet, you get practical tools to set limits, stay in control, and protect your wellbeing. Gambling should be entertainment, not pressure. You can choose deposit caps, time reminders, and take a break when needed. Our responsible gaming policy supports safe play for all players in Nigeria.
Core habits for safe play
Gambling always carries the risk of financial loss. Plan your play and budget to avoid strain on your money or emotions. These useful tips help you enjoy betting responsibly.
- Bet only what you can afford to lose in naira after rent, food, transport, and bills.
- On 1xbet, you can activate deposit, loss, and wager limits, plus reality check alerts.
- Decide your session length before you start and set reminders to pause.
- Avoid chasing losses; step back and review your choices.
- Keep gambling separate from loans or credit.
- Turn off auto-play; place considered bets.
- Track your history through account statements and learn from patterns.
- Never bet if you are under 18; age checks apply.
- Treat playing as entertainment, not income.
Warning signs of problem betting
Problem betting can affect anyone. Watch for warning signs and act early. Gambling addiction is serious and needs attention.
- Spending more time or money than planned on gambling.
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to cut down.
- Chasing losses to recover money.
- Hiding betting from family or friends.
- Borrowing or selling items to fund play.
- Missing work, school, or duties due to betting.
- Gambling to escape stress, debt, or low mood.
- Repeated failed attempts to stop or control play.
- Skipping savings, rent, or essentials to bet.
- Believing a big win will fix problems.
Practical steps to regain control
You can regain control over gambling. The actions below reduce harm and support change.
- Set strict deposit, loss, and wager limits in your 1xbet profile.
- Add session time limits and enable reality check reminders.
- Use Take a Break to apply a cooling off period when you feel pressure.
- Choose Self-exclusion for longer blocks if needed.
- Disable marketing emails and push notifications in your settings.
- Block gambling sites and apps on your devices using tools like BetBlocker (betblocker.org) or Gamban (gamban.com).
- Contact 1xbet support to apply or adjust limits and to discuss options.
- Keep a written budget in naira and stop once your limit is reached.
- Avoid credit or borrowed funds; ask your bank about merchant or card blocks.
- Complete a self-assessment regularly and review your playing pattern.
Where to find help in Nigeria
Help is available in Nigeria. Use independent services for confidential advice and support.
- National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) — Player protection guidance and complaints.
- Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) — Advice for Lagos players and complaint process.
- Gambling Therapy — Free online support, live chat, and advice accessible in Nigeria.
- GamCare — Live chat, forums, and self-help resources available online.
- Gamblers Anonymous — Peer support and online meetings.
- Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) — Mental health information and signposting to support.
Contact our support team
If you are worried about your gambling, you can contact 1xbet support for guidance. Our team can help you apply limits or self-exclude.
- 24/7 Live Chat on the website or in the app.
- Email: [email protected]
- Help Centre: submit an in-account support request.
- Ask for the Responsible Gaming team via live chat or email.
- Use only the verified social pages linked on the official Contact page.