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Responsible gambling in Uganda

A mobile money stake leaves your wallet after a single PIN prompt, so it is easy to bet again before thinking. Every price includes the bookmaker's margin, which means the bookmaker keeps part of all stakes over time.

Decide the budget in shillings first

Pick the amount you can afford to lose this week and move only that to the betting account. A five-leg accumulator loses the moment one leg fails, so long slips drain a budget quickly.

NLGRB self-exclusion

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board runs a self-exclusion form on lgrb.go.ug. You choose the operators to be excluded from and a period in months or years, or a permanent ban, and you can ask for a counsellor.

Signs to take seriously

• Topping up again to win back a loss.
• Using rent, school fees or borrowed money to bet.
• Betting for longer than planned or hiding it from family.
• Feeling restless or short-tempered when trying to stop.

Free help

Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential support online. Disputes with a licensed bookmaker go to the NLGRB on its toll-free line, 0800 285 800.