Responsible Gambling in Cyprus: Limits, Tools & Help
Self-protection tools every licensed operator must offer, how to self-exclude, and where to ask for help.
Limits you should set
- Deposit limit (daily/weekly/monthly).
- Stake limit per bet.
- Loss limit.
- Session time limit.
Under NBA rules, every Class B operator must offer these in your account.
Reality check
Automatic alert every X minutes of play with a P&L summary.
Cool-off
Account freeze for 24 hours - 6 weeks.
Self-exclusion
Permanent block 6 months - lifetime. Additionally, the NBA Self-Exclusion Register blocks you across all licensed Class B operators in a single request.
Warning signs
- Betting more than you can afford to lose.
- Borrowing or selling to keep playing.
- Hiding gambling from family.
- Chasing losses immediately.
Where to get help
- NBA Helpline: 1455 (free, anonymous, 24/7).
- THEMEA Lifelinetherapy — Cyprus addiction support centre.
- GAMCARE (English): gamcare.org.uk.