Tips for Control

Gambling can be fun if you approach them 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:
  • Budget limit - how much you are willing to spend without harm to yourself
  • Time Limit - How much time are you willing to spend playing
  • Session Limit - How many day/week gaming sessions are you comfortable with

Use built-in self-monitoring tools if you have them on the platform.

2. Use timers and reminders

The game can absorb, especially with frequent winnings or "near success."
Set timers in the session and take regular breaks.

3. Keep a gaming diary

Record:
  • The day they played
  • How much you spent and how much you won
  • How long the session lasted
  • 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 gambling companions.
Don't use excitement as a way to escape problems - it's the shortest route to addiction.

5. Share winnings and budget

If lucky - don't spend the winnings in the same session.
Transfer the part to a separate account or spend outside the game.
So you save the result and avoid the "everything back to the machine" effect.

6. Know when to stop

If you feel:
  • Loss of control
  • Desire to recoup
  • A penchant for big bets for no reason

- is a signal to pause or stop playing completely for a while.
Seek support if it is difficult to cope on your own.

Control is not a restriction, but freedom.
Play on your terms. Play consciously.