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Budget first

Set the budget, then the bonus

Bonuses are built to keep you playing. These are the checks we'd want a friend to make before a session.

Set the limits first

Most licensed casinos have deposit limits and session reminders in the account settings. Set them before you claim anything. Lowering a limit usually applies at once, while raising one can take a while to go through.

Bonuses and limits

  • Never raise your stake to beat a wagering deadline.
  • If the daily play a bonus needs is more than you'd bet anyway, skip it.
  • A bonus balance is not money you can withdraw until the terms are met.

Signs it's getting away from you

  • Chasing losses with a bigger deposit.
  • Borrowing money to gamble.
  • Keeping your play quiet from family or friends.
  • Gambling to get away from a bad mood.

Take a break

Self-exclusion tools exist in most regulated markets. In Great Britain, GamStop blocks you from every licensed site at once for the period you choose.

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