If you feel the need to take a short break from gambling we offer the ability to 'time out', this enables you to block your account for a 24hr, 48hr, 7 day or 30 day period.
During this time you will be unable to bet on any Betfair products.
Please be aware, if you have unmatched Exchange bets these will be cancelled and the funds returned to your account balance during a time out. Any (part) matched bets will stand.
How to apply a 'time out'
Please note you will not be able to reverse this 'time out' during the period entered.
To take advantage of this restriction please take the following steps:
- Login to your Account
- Select 'My Betfair Account' from the 'My Account' drop down within the Header of the site
- Select 'Safer Gambling Tools'
- Choose the most appropriate option for you.
For further information please click here.
Please be aware that if you apply any safer gambling tool to your Betfair account it will not automatically apply to your Paddy Power account. If you wish to set a safer gambling tool you can do so via your Paddy Power account online or alternatively, Customer Services can set this for you.
Carry out a Self Assessment
Concerned about your habits? You can find out how safe your gambling is via GamCare. In an online assessment, you'll be asked a series of statements about your gambling behaviour on a scale of 1 - 10. At the end, you'll be provided with a breakdown of how gambling is affecting your life, alongside personal recommendations for your next steps.
Take a self assessment