Responsible Gaming and Practical Limits

Set money limits

Choose an entertainment amount that does not affect rent, food, debt, education, healthcare or savings. Once the amount is spent, stop rather than trying to recover it.

Do not borrow money to play and do not treat gaming as income or an investment.

• Separate essential money.
• Set a fixed entertainment amount.
• Never chase losses.

Set time limits

Decide the session length before starting and use an outside clock or alarm. Fast rounds and continuous interfaces can make time difficult to notice.

Take regular pauses and stop if frustration or urgency begins to replace entertainment.

• Use an external timer.
• Pause between sessions.
• Stop when the limit is reached.

Recognise warning signs

Warning signs can include hiding play, borrowing, missing responsibilities, increasing amounts after losses or feeling unable to stop.

Step away and seek qualified local support if gaming creates debt, distress, conflict or loss of control. Check applicable age requirements and local law.