Deposit limits
Set a daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit in your casino account. NJ-licensed casinos offer this in account settings.
Responsible gambling
A casino bonus is still gambling
Our numbers describe simulated sessions, not your next session. Any real session can finish below the deposit. Play only with money you can afford to lose, and stop when it stops being fun.
Need help now?
Call 1-800-GAMBLERFree, confidential help, 24 hours a day, for you or for someone close to you.
1-800-GAMBLER
Problem gambling helpline of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. Call, text or chat any time (800gambler.org); you do not need to give your name.
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
National helpline network, information and a directory of treatment and support · ncpgambling.org
NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)
Self-exclusion program for NJ-licensed gambling, including online casinos
Warning signs
Signs that gambling may be becoming a problem
You don\u2019t need to tick every box. One or two of these, happening often, is reason enough to talk to someone.
Spending more money or time than you planned
Depositing again to win back what you lost
Borrowing money, or using money meant for bills, to gamble
Hiding how much you gamble from people close to you
Feeling restless or irritable when you try to cut back
Gambling to escape stress, worry or a low mood
Missing work, sleep or time with family because of gambling
Needing bigger bets to feel the same excitement
If any of these sound familiar, call 1-800-GAMBLER. You don’t have to be in crisis to ask for help.
Tools
Tools that help you stay in control
Set them up before you claim an offer, not in the middle of a session.
Time limits and reminders
Session time limits and reminders keep a long wagering requirement from taking over your day.
Take a break
A cooling-off period blocks your account for a set time. Use it as soon as you notice you are chasing losses.
NJ self-exclusion
The NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement runs a self-exclusion program for 1 year, 5 years or life. Once you are enrolled, NJ-licensed operators must refuse your play for the period you choose.
Block gambling payments
Many banks and card issuers can block gambling transactions on your card. Ask yours.
Blocking software
Apps and browser filters can block gambling sites on your devices, which also keeps them away from anyone under 21.
Bonuses and your budget
What to know before you claim a welcome offer
Welcome offers come with rules that affect your money and your time. Read them as a cost you agree to, not as a reward.
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Your deposit is locked until wagering ends.
With most welcome offers, withdrawing before you complete the wagering requirement cancels the bonus. Count the deposit as unavailable for the length of the offer.
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Wagering means many times the bonus in bets.
Example from the offer terms: a $1,000 bonus with 15× wagering means $15,000 in total bets within 7 days.
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Set your limit before you start.
Decide the most you are ready to lose across all offers, and set a deposit limit at the casino to match. Don’t raise it in the middle of an offer.
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Expiry adds time pressure.
A short expiry pushes you into long sessions. If an offer’s expiry doesn’t fit your week, skip it.
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Don’t chase a session that went badly.
Finishing below the deposit is a normal outcome in our simulations, not a reason to deposit again.
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Several offers need several deposits.
Playing offers one after another ties up money for each deposit. A bankroll that covered 90% of simulated runs ran short in 1 of 10.
Under 21 or outside New Jersey?
ValueAuditor is only for adults 21 and over who are located in New Jersey. If you are under 21, please leave this site. Parents and carers can block gambling sites with device-level filters.
Worried about someone else?
Gambling problems affect families and friends too. 1-800-GAMBLER and the National Council on Problem Gambling also support the people around a person who gambles.