Nearly everyone who enjoys a weekend coupon does so harmlessly: a few cedis, a reason to watch the late kick-off, and a group chat to argue in. What separates that from a problem is rarely the amount. It is whether the amount was decided in advance.
Decide the number on Monday
Pick a figure you would not mind losing entirely — the price of a night out — and treat it as this week's entertainment budget. When it is gone, the week is over. Not "one more ticket to get it back".
The warning signs, honestly
- Staking money meant for something else — rent, school fees, someone else's money.
- Chasing a loss with a bigger ticket than usual.
- Hiding what you have staked from people close to you.
- Feeling that you have to play rather than wanting to.
Any one of those is worth taking seriously. Two or more, and it is time to stop and talk to someone.
Practical things that help
- Keep your stake money in your wallet, not your head. Deposit the week's budget once, and do not top up mid-week.
- Check what you have actually staked. Your wallet history shows every ticket and every deposit. Look at the monthly total, not the individual cedis.
- Take real breaks. A month off is not dramatic; it is a useful test of whether it is still fun.
- Never borrow to play. No exceptions.
If you want help beyond this, speak to your doctor or a counsellor — gambling problems are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. If you would like us to close or restrict your account, email us and we will do it, no questions asked.
You must be 18 or over to hold an account. Gambling is entertainment, never an income.
