Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be fun, not a way to make money. Learn how to play safely and get help if gambling stops being enjoyable.
Important Notice
CS2 gambling involves real skins and real value. If you or someone you know struggles with gambling, please seek help immediately. You must be 18+ to gamble. Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
Set a Budget
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. Set a weekly or monthly budget and stick to it, no matter what happens.
Set Time Limits
Decide how long you'll gamble before you start. Use site time limits or phone alarms to enforce your boundaries.
Never Chase Losses
Accept that losing is part of gambling. Never increase your bets to try to win back what you've lost — this is how problems start.
Know When to Stop
If gambling stops being fun, or if you're feeling stressed or anxious about it, take a break. Gambling should always be voluntary.
Self-Exclusion
Self-exclusion is a powerful tool if you feel you can't control your gambling. You can ban yourself from gambling sites for a set period.
- • Most sites offer self-exclusion periods from 1 month to 5 years, or permanently
- • During self-exclusion, you cannot deposit, bet, or create new accounts
- • Reputable sites will honor self-exclusion requests across all their brands
- • Contact each site's support team to request self-exclusion
Deposit & Wager Limits
Most licensed CS2 gambling sites offer tools to help you control your spending:
Deposit Limits
Cap how much you can deposit per day, week, or month
Wager Limits
Limit the total amount you can bet within a time period
Loss Limits
Set a maximum amount you can lose in a given period
Reality Checks
Receive pop-up reminders about how long you've been playing
Signs You Might Have a Problem
Answer these questions honestly. If several apply to you, consider seeking help:
- ▸ You gamble to escape stress, anxiety, or depression
- ▸ You lie to family or friends about how much you gamble
- ▸ You bet more money than you can afford to lose
- ▸ You chase losses by gambling more to try to win back money
- ▸ You've neglected work, school, or family because of gambling
- ▸ You feel restless or irritable when trying to cut back on gambling
- ▸ You've risked relationships, your job, or education because of gambling
Get Help — Free Support Available
Problem gambling is a recognized condition with professional help available. The following organizations offer free, confidential support:
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
Free US helpline, text support, and live chat
Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA)
German federal centre for health education
Age Verification
All legitimate CS2 gambling sites require age verification (18+) before allowing deposits or gambling. If a site doesn't verify your age, do not use it — it's operating illegally.
You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to use CS2 gambling sites. We only recommend sites with proper age verification and responsible gambling measures.