A free tool to help you set a responsible gambling budget. Enter your finances below and get a recommended maximum budget that keeps gambling safe and affordable.
Your total take-home pay each month.
Rent, utilities, groceries, transport, insurance, debt payments.
Experts recommend saving at least 10-20% of your income.
Budget Safety Level
Responsible Gambling Reminder: Gambling should only ever use money you can truly afford to lose. Never borrow money to gamble, never chase losses, and always stick to pre-set limits. This tool provides educational guidance only and does not guarantee responsible behaviour. If gambling stops being fun or you feel unable to stop, seek help immediately at BeGambleAware.org or call 1-800-522-4700.
Setting a gambling budget is the single most important step you can take to keep gambling safe and enjoyable. Without a clear budget, it is easy to spend more than you intended, chase losses, or dip into money that should go toward essential expenses or savings.
A responsible gambling budget should only come from discretionary income — the money left over after you have paid all your bills, covered your essential living costs, and set aside savings. Most experts recommend spending no more than 1-5% of your monthly income on gambling.
Breaking your monthly budget into weekly and daily limits makes it easier to stick to your plan. Many online casinos offer built-in deposit limit tools — we strongly recommend using them to enforce your budget automatically.
If any of these apply to you, please reach out for support. Help is free and confidential: BeGambleAware.org, GamblingTherapy.org, or call 1-800-522-4700.
