Why limits exist in your account at all
The purpose of limits is not to make gaming harder, but to let you define your own boundaries in advance, with a clear head. This kind of planning is far more reliable than a decision made on the spot, in the moment.
A boundary set ahead of time works as support rather than restriction: you do not have to weigh things afresh every single session, since you already decided that beforehand.
This approach is closely tied to your account's security as well, since both serve the same goal: making sure you stay in control of your account, not the other way around.
Setting limits is available at any time, not only once a problem starts to feel real. Some people set a boundary for themselves right after their first login, while others come back to this option only later.
Both approaches are perfectly natural; what matters is that the decision comes from you.
What areas limits can cover
Your account typically allows several different areas to be restricted independently of one another. One of these covers deposits, defining how much you can add within a given period.
Another area is time spent playing, which lets you cap how long you stay actively logged in and playing. A third common area covers stakes, which keeps the size of individual bets or rounds within a defined range.
These are set at the account level and each applies independently of the others. It is important not to confuse them with the stake limits of individual live tables, which follow a separate system tied to how that table operates.
Some people only want to restrict one area, for instance just deposits, while time spent playing bothers someone else more. Both approaches are valid, since limits exist in several forms precisely so everyone can choose what fits their situation.
There is no obligation to set a limit in every area at once; that is entirely your decision.
What time frames a limit can cover
Limits can typically be set for different lengths of time, from shorter periods to longer ones. A shorter period allows for more frequent review, while a longer one gives a more stable, less frequently changing boundary.
The exact options appear within the account interface, where you can check which time frame is available for a given limit type. There is no single correct answer for which period works best; it depends on your own habits.
Someone who plays often may find a shorter, more frequently reviewed boundary works better, while others prefer a longer, less frequently adjusted limit. Some people set a boundary for more than one time frame at once, to stay covered on several levels.
This second approach is especially useful for anyone who wants both a short-term and a long-term view of their own habits at the same time.
It is worth choosing a time frame you can genuinely stick to, rather than the strictest or the most lenient option available.
How to set your own limit
Limits are set within a dedicated section of account settings. From there, you can choose the type of limit, then enter the value and time frame that go with it.
The process takes only a few steps, and the system always asks for confirmation before the setting takes effect. This helps prevent accidental changes.
If you are unsure which value to choose, it is worth starting more cautiously and adjusting later if needed. A stricter starting boundary can be loosened at any time when there is genuine reason to.
Customer support can also help if you get stuck at any step.
Tightening or loosening a limit
Tightening a limit, meaning setting a lower boundary, typically takes effect immediately. This is because there is no reason to needlessly delay a more cautious decision.
Raising a limit, on the other hand, does not take effect right away. A waiting period, known as a cooling-off period, follows instead, during which the previous, stricter boundary stays in force.
This difference is deliberate: it gives you time to make sure the decision is genuinely considered rather than the result of a sudden impulse. The exact waiting period appears within the account interface once you start the change.
This mechanism applies equally to every user, regardless of the size of the limit in question.
When a limit is no longer enough
There may be times when limits alone no longer offer enough protection, and a more decisive step is needed. That is what a temporary break is for, during which the account cannot be used for gaming for a set period.
Anyone looking for an even more permanent solution can request a longer-term exclusion, after which the account stays unavailable for a considerably longer time. Both options are available within account settings, similar to limits.
The difference between limits and these two steps lies mainly in how reversible they are: a limit can be adjusted flexibly, while a break or exclusion is deliberately harder to undo, so it genuinely counts as a serious decision.
The responsible gaming page covers in more depth how to recognize when these steps are needed, and what further help is available.
There is nothing to be ashamed of here; it is just as mindful a decision as setting a limit.