Your Safety Comes First

Gambling always carries the risk of financial loss. Plan your play and protect your money and peace of mind. On Pin-Up, you can manage your activity responsibly using built-in tools.

Basic principles for players in Nigeria:

• Treat gambling as entertainment, not income.
• Decide an affordable Naira budget. Never borrow to gamble.
• Set deposit, loss, and stake limits before you start.
• Use session timers and reality checks to control time.
• Take regular breaks and stop when tired or upset.
• Do not chase losses.
• Keep a record of spend and learn from your history.
• 18+ only. Protect minors using device parental controls.
• Keep only the cards you intend to use on your account.
• Review the Responsible Gaming policy in your account.

Gambling addiction can build up gradually. Act early if you see these signs. The condition is serious and needs attention.

Possible indicators:

• Spending more than your set limits or budget.
• Chasing losses after a bad session.
• Hiding betting from family or friends.
• Borrowing money or selling items to keep playing.
• Restlessness or irritability when trying to cut down.
• Skipping work, school, or family duties to gamble.
• Betting to cope with stress, sadness, or boredom.
• Missing bills or using rent or food money for play.
• Repeated failed attempts to stop or reduce gambling.
• Lying about time or money spent on betting.

There are effective ways to combat harmful betting behaviour. Build a plan and stick to it. Pin-Up has built-in tools that support this plan.

Practical recommendations:

• Set or lower deposit and loss limits in your account.
• Turn on session reminders and reality checks.
• Schedule short time-outs to reset.
• Apply self-exclusion for longer breaks if needed.
• Remove saved payment methods to slow decisions.
• Keep a written budget and track every session.
• Avoid gambling when drinking, tired, or stressed.
• Use website and app blocking tools on your devices.
• Share your plan with someone you trust for support.
• Seek professional help early if control feels difficult.

Support is available beyond the platform. You can get confidential guidance, counselling, and crisis support across Nigeria.

External organisations:

• National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) — player protection resources: nlrc.gov.ng
• Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) — guidance on responsible play: lslga.ng
• Gambling Therapy — free global online support and live advice: gamblingtherapy.org
• Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) — mental health support and referrals: mani.ng
• NEEM Foundation — counselling and psychosocial services: neemfoundation.org.ng
• Suicide Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (SURPIN) — crisis support and referrals: surpinng.org
• She Writes Woman — mental health information and support: shewriteswoman.org

If you are worried about addiction or need help setting limits, you can contact Pin-Up support. Your request will be handled discreetly and promptly.

Ways to reach support in Nigeria:

• Live Chat: open Help in your account to chat 24/7.
• Help Centre: submit a request through the Contact Us form.
• Responsible Gaming requests: ask for limits, time-outs, or self-exclusion via chat.
• Email: send a message through the website support form in your account.
• Account reviews: request an affordability and activity review for added protection.
• Document checks: complete KYC when asked to keep your account safe.
• Data and privacy: request copies of your gaming history to review your play.