Responsible gaming isn’t about limiting fun — it’s about protecting your budget, time, and wellbeing. With the right tools in place, you can enjoy play without crossing the line.
Why boundaries help
- Decisions in advance stop emotional spending mid-game.
- Separating fun from harm ensures gaming stays a hobby, not a stress trigger.
- Adaptable settings allow changes when life circumstances shift.
Deposit limits: controlling spend before it starts
Placing a cap on your deposits is one of the simplest ways to avoid overspending. Select an amount that feels comfortable and treat it as your entertainment budget, not an investment.
Choose your timeframe
Many players find weekly limits fit naturally with other household expenses.
Cooling-off applies to raises
Increasing a limit takes effect after a short delay, helping prevent impulsive jumps.
Get notified
Enable alerts to know when you’re getting close to your set threshold.
Short breaks to reset
Temporary time-outs can give you breathing space without closing your account. They’re useful when you want a pause but don’t need a long-term block.
- When to use: after losses, when play feels rushed, or when you’re tired.
- Common lengths: 24 hours, a week, or a chosen date.
- Tip: even planned pauses can keep sessions fresh.
Self-exclusion: the longer break
For times when gaming starts to clash with finances or wellbeing, self-exclusion offers a stronger safeguard.
Set the term
From three months to over a year, your chosen duration determines when access is restored.
No early return
Once set, the exclusion runs its full term without the option to reverse it.
Activating it
Find the option in Account → Responsible Gaming or reach out to support for help.
When to adjust limits
- Overspending compared to your original budget
- Hiding play from friends or family
- Using gaming as a way to recover losses rather than relax
Personal gaming plan
1) Weekly spend cap
Pick an amount well within your spare cash, not rent money.
2) Session timers
Decide in advance how long each gaming session should last.
3) Win and loss stops
Agree on a profit and loss point that ends your play for the day.
4) Monthly reviews
Assess limits after life or income changes — not in the heat of play.
Sample setups
Light play
$30–$50 weekly cap • Break after 40 mins • Monthly check-in.
Moderate play
$50–$100 weekly cap • Time-out after 30 mins • Loss stop at weekly cap.
Strict play
$20 weekly cap • Time-out after 20 mins • Exclusion if breaches repeat.
FAQs
Can I lower or raise my limits?
Yes. Lowering takes effect quickly; raising comes with a cooling-off delay.
What happens during a time-out?
You can’t deposit or play, but can still change settings or withdraw.
Can self-exclusion end early?
No, it lasts the full chosen period before you can resume.
How do I set them?
Go to Account → Responsible Gaming and choose the tools you need.
