Responsible gambling

Veintiuno is an educational tool: there’s no real-money play in the app. But if you play in casinos, keep this in mind.

Simple rules

• Decide how much money and time you’ll spend before you start, and stick to it.
• Only play with money you can afford to lose. Never with borrowed money.
• Don’t chase losses by raising your bets.
• Blackjack has a house edge: over time, you lose. Treat it as the cost of entertainment.
• Don’t gamble to escape problems, or after drinking.

Warning signs

• You think about gambling constantly or need bigger bets to feel the same.
• You lie about how much you play or lose.
• You’ve tried to cut back or stop and couldn’t.
• Gambling is causing money, work or family problems.

Where to get help

• United States: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (National Council on Problem Gambling), free and confidential, 24/7.
• United Kingdom: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 (GamCare), or BeGambleAware.org.
• Spain: jugarbien.es and FEJAR, 900 200 225.
• Elsewhere: look for your country’s public problem-gambling service, or talk to your doctor.

Asking for help isn’t failure. Gambling disorder is a recognized condition, and it’s treatable.