Control tips
Gambling can be enjoyable when approached with a cold head.
Control is the key to safety, as well as a way to avoid unpleasant consequences.
In this section, you will find practical tips to help you maintain control over the game.
1. Set personal limits
Before starting the game, determine:
Use built-in self-monitoring tools if available on the platform.
2. Use timers and reminders
The game can absorb, especially with frequent wins or "near success."
Set timers for the session and take regular breaks.
3. Keep a game diary
Write down:
Such a diary will help track whether the game is out of bounds.
4. Don't play in a bad mood
Stress, fatigue or depression are bad companions to gambling.
Don't use excitement as a way to escape problems - it's the shortest route to addiction.
5. Split winnings and budget
If you are lucky, do not spend your winnings in the same session.
Transfer part to a separate account or spend outside the game.
So you save the result and avoid the all-back-to-the-machine effect.
6. Know when to stop
If you feel:
- this is a signal to pause or completely stop the game for a while.
Seek support if coping on your own is difficult.
Control is not a limitation, but freedom.
Play on your own terms. Play mindfully.
Control is the key to safety, as well as a way to avoid unpleasant consequences.
In this section, you will find practical tips to help you maintain control over the game.
1. Set personal limits
Before starting the game, determine:
- Budget limit - how much you are willing to spend without harming yourself
- Time limit - how much time you are ready to devote to the game
- Session limit - how many gaming sessions per day/week you're comfortable with
Use built-in self-monitoring tools if available on the platform.
2. Use timers and reminders
The game can absorb, especially with frequent wins or "near success."
Set timers for the session and take regular breaks.
3. Keep a game diary
Write down:
- The day they played
- How much we spent and how much we won
- How long did the session last?
- What was the mood before and after
Such a diary will help track whether the game is out of bounds.
4. Don't play in a bad mood
Stress, fatigue or depression are bad companions to gambling.
Don't use excitement as a way to escape problems - it's the shortest route to addiction.
5. Split winnings and budget
If you are lucky, do not spend your winnings in the same session.
Transfer part to a separate account or spend outside the game.
So you save the result and avoid the all-back-to-the-machine effect.
6. Know when to stop
If you feel:
- Loss of control
- Desire to recoup
- Penchant for big bets for no reason
- this is a signal to pause or completely stop the game for a while.
Seek support if coping on your own is difficult.
Control is not a limitation, but freedom.
Play on your own terms. Play mindfully.
