Self-Control Tools: How They Work
Licensed gaming platforms give you built-in tools to set your own boundaries before play ever becomes a problem. We strongly encourage you to set these up the moment you create an account, while you are calm and thinking clearly — not in the heat of a losing streak. Here is what each tool does:
Deposit limits
A deposit limit caps how much money you can add to your account over a chosen period — daily, weekly or monthly. Once you hit the cap, no further deposits go through until the period resets. This is the single most effective tool for keeping your spending inside a budget you decide in advance.
Session limits
A session limit caps how long a single play session can last. When your time is up, you are prompted to stop and log out. This protects you from losing track of time and helps prevent the marathon sessions where decisions get worse and losses pile up.
Cool-off periods
A cool-off is a short, temporary break — typically from 24 hours up to a few weeks. Your account is paused so you cannot deposit or play, giving you breathing room to step away and reset without closing your account permanently. It is ideal when you simply need to take a beat.
Self-exclusion
Self-exclusion is a longer, firmer block — often six months, a year, or permanent. During the exclusion period you cannot log in, deposit or play, and you should also stop receiving marketing. Choose this if you have decided you need to stop for a meaningful length of time. Treat it as a one-way commitment, not a pause.
Tip: Set a deposit limit and a session limit on day one. They cost nothing, take a minute to configure, and are far easier to put in place before you need them than after.