How to control excitement and not lose money
1. Financial Constraints - Priority # 1
Set a strict weekly and monthly deposit limit. Do not exceed it under any circumstances.
Use bank cards with limits or virtual wallets with a limited balance.
Keep the bulk of your funds in an account that is not available for instant transfers.
2. Time frame - limit the duration of the game
Determine the maximum time per game per day or week.
Use timers or applications that disable access to the site after a set time.
Take breaks every 30-60 minutes, even in sessions without losing.
3. Play with a cold head
Do not play under stress, fatigue, alcohol or drugs.
Avoid playing for the sake of winning back - this is a direct path to losses.
Do not perceive the slot as a source of income. This is entertainment, not a way to make money.
4. Control emotions
Irritation, euphoria or anger - signals to end the session.
Start a game diary: write down the time, amount of bets, winnings and emotions after the session.
5. Use self-limiting features
Almost all licensed casinos have the ability to:- set a limit on deposits and losses;
- restrict access to the account for a certain period (timeout);
- completely self-exclusion from the game (self-exclusion);
- These measures can be activated in your personal account or through support.
6. Define stop-play rules
Always exit the game:- upon reaching a certain loss;
- double the gain from the initial balance;
- with a strong emotional surge - in any direction.
7. Don't borrow money for bets
The debt game is a worrying indicator of loss of control.
This always leads to an accumulation of problems: financial, legal and psychological.
8. Ask for help at the first sign of dependency
If you notice:- thoughts about play interfere with daily life;
- you spend more than you intended;
- you hide the game from loved ones;
- you try to win back at any cost -
- Gambler's Help (Australia)
- Gambling Therapy (international)
- Lifeline Australia (psychological help)
9. Don't play alone - discuss with friends
People who discuss their gaming habits with friends are less likely to become addicted.
Share impressions, statistics, analyze behavior - this helps to look at the situation from the outside.
10. Keep transparency in front of you
Make a monthly revision of the game:- how much is spent, how much is won, how much time is gone.
- If the numbers worry you - take action before the real problems begin.
Controlling excitement is not a prohibition, but a skill. It allows you to play consciously, in pleasure, without guilt and addiction. Managing bankroll, time and emotion are the three whales of safe play.
