18+ only · Play with a budget · Stop when the fun stops
Real-money play is for adults who treat it as entertainment, not income. Use the controls below and the contact routes if play stops being fun.
Set these before you start
Deposit limit
Set a daily, weekly or monthly deposit cap inside the app. The cap is enforced by the destination.
Loss limit
Set a session loss limit. Stop when you reach it. Do not raise the limit on a losing streak.
Session timer
Use a session timer to log out automatically after a fixed duration. Take a break before the timer fires.
Cool-off
Block logins for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Use a cool-off after a bad session.
Self-exclusion
Block the account for a longer period (6 months or more). Use it if play is no longer fun.
Reality check
Set a reality-check interval that shows time played and net result. Use the alert to decide whether to continue.
If play stops being fun
Help is available from independent organisations that work on gambling-harm support. The destination operator does not own these organisations; contact them directly.
- National-level helplines are open 24×7. Search for your country's responsible-gambling helpline before you need it.
- Local support groups and peer communities can help you set a plan.
- Self-exclusion at the destination blocks the account but does not block other operators; self-exclude at each operator you use.
Five rules for staying in control
Rules from the responsible-play guidelines, applied to a real-money play session.
Rule one: deposit limit before the first deposit
Set the deposit limit before you make the first deposit. The limit is enforced by the destination. Once set, the limit can only be lowered or held for a cooldown window; raising the limit takes 24 hours. The friction is intentional.
Rule two: a session timer for every session
Set a session timer for every session. The timer fires regardless of how the session is going. When the timer fires, stop and review the session before opening a new table.
Rule three: never chase losses
Losses are part of the game. Do not raise your stake to recover a loss. Drop or stop instead. The destination's deposit limit is the most reliable safeguard.
Rule four: separate play money from bills
Use a separate payment method for play money. Do not use a method that is tied to rent, groceries or bills. The separation prevents an emotional decision in the moment from affecting your real life.
Rule five: review the month every month
At the end of each month, review the total you spent, the total you withdrew, and the net result. If the net result is consistently negative and you are not enjoying the play, take a longer cool-off or self-exclude.
Five rules for staying in control
Rules from the responsible-play guidelines, applied to a real-money play session.
Rule one: deposit limit before the first deposit
Set the deposit limit before you make the first deposit. The limit is enforced by the destination. Once set, the limit can only be lowered or held for a cooldown window; raising the limit takes 24 hours. The friction is intentional.
Rule two: a session timer for every session
Set a session timer for every session. The timer fires regardless of how the session is going. When the timer fires, stop and review the session before opening a new table.
Rule three: never chase losses
Losses are part of the game. Do not raise your stake to recover a loss. Drop or stop instead. The destination's deposit limit is the most reliable safeguard.
Rule four: separate play money from bills
Use a separate payment method for play money. Do not use a method that is tied to rent, groceries or bills. The separation prevents an emotional decision in the moment from affecting your real life.
Rule five: review the month every month
At the end of each month, review the total you spent, the total you withdrew, and the net result. If the net result is consistently negative and you are not enjoying the play, take a longer cool-off or self-exclude.
Why the limits feel restrictive
The deposit limit and session timer feel restrictive because they stop you from doing something you want to do in the moment. The friction is the point. A limit you never hit is a limit you never needed; a limit you hit is a limit that worked.
Talking to family about play
If you keep your play private, consider telling one trusted person. The trusted person can be a check against impulsive decisions. Choose someone who will listen without judging, not someone who will lecture.
When to seek professional help
Seek professional help if you find yourself lying about your play, hiding losses from family, borrowing money to deposit, or playing instead of working or sleeping. These are signs that play has crossed from entertainment into harm.
What self-exclusion does not do
Self-exclusion blocks the destination's account but does not block other operators. If you self-exclude at the destination, you must also self-exclude at every other operator you use. The exclusion is per-operator.
Five rules for staying in control
Rules from the responsible-play guidelines, applied to a real-money play session.
Rule one: deposit limit before the first deposit
Set the deposit limit before you make the first deposit. The limit is enforced by the destination. Once set, the limit can only be lowered or held for a cooldown window; raising the limit takes 24 hours. The friction is intentional.
Rule two: a session timer for every session
Set a session timer for every session. The timer fires regardless of how the session is going. When the timer fires, stop and review the session before opening a new table.
Rule three: never chase losses
Losses are part of the game. Do not raise your stake to recover a loss. Drop or stop instead. The destination's deposit limit is the most reliable safeguard.
Rule four: separate play money from bills
Use a separate payment method for play money. Do not use a method that is tied to rent, groceries or bills. The separation prevents an emotional decision in the moment from affecting your real life.
Rule five: review the month every month
At the end of each month, review the total you spent, the total you withdrew, and the net result. If the net result is consistently negative and you are not enjoying the play, take a longer cool-off or self-exclude.
Why the limits feel restrictive
The deposit limit and session timer feel restrictive because they stop you from doing something you want to do in the moment. The friction is the point. A limit you never hit is a limit you never needed; a limit you hit is a limit that worked.
Talking to family about play
If you keep your play private, consider telling one trusted person. The trusted person can be a check against impulsive decisions. Choose someone who will listen without judging, not someone who will lecture.
When to seek professional help
Seek professional help if you find yourself lying about your play, hiding losses from family, borrowing money to deposit, or playing instead of working or sleeping. These are signs that play has crossed from entertainment into harm.
What self-exclusion does not do
Self-exclusion blocks the destination's account but does not block other operators. If you self-exclude at the destination, you must also self-exclude at every other operator you use. The exclusion is per-operator.
Five rules for staying in control
Rules from the responsible-play guidelines, applied to a real-money play session.
Rule one: deposit limit before the first deposit
Set the deposit limit before you make the first deposit. The limit is enforced by the destination. Once set, the limit can only be lowered or held for a cooldown window; raising the limit takes 24 hours. The friction is intentional.
Rule two: a session timer for every session
Set a session timer for every session. The timer fires regardless of how the session is going. When the timer fires, stop and review the session before opening a new table.
Rule three: never chase losses
Losses are part of the game. Do not raise your stake to recover a loss. Drop or stop instead. The destination's deposit limit is the most reliable safeguard.
Rule four: separate play money from bills
Use a separate payment method for play money. Do not use a method that is tied to rent, groceries or bills. The separation prevents an emotional decision in the moment from affecting your real life.
Rule five: review the month every month
At the end of each month, review the total you spent, the total you withdrew, and the net result. If the net result is consistently negative and you are not enjoying the play, take a longer cool-off or self-exclude.
Why the limits feel restrictive
The deposit limit and session timer feel restrictive because they stop you from doing something you want to do in the moment. The friction is the point. A limit you never hit is a limit you never needed; a limit you hit is a limit that worked.
Talking to family about play
If you keep your play private, consider telling one trusted person. The trusted person can be a check against impulsive decisions. Choose someone who will listen without judging, not someone who will lecture.
When to seek professional help
Seek professional help if you find yourself lying about your play, hiding losses from family, borrowing money to deposit, or playing instead of working or sleeping. These are signs that play has crossed from entertainment into harm.
What self-exclusion does not do
Self-exclusion blocks the destination's account but does not block other operators. If you self-exclude at the destination, you must also self-exclude at every other operator you use. The exclusion is per-operator.