How to limit yourself on betting apps
Introduction
To take control of the tendency to bid, you need to severely limit yourself at the level of the applications themselves. Setting up deposit limits, bet amounts, times and notifications correctly reduces the risk of impulsive action and helps you stick to your intended plan of withdrawal.
1. Setting deposit limits
1. Built-in settings
In the bookmaker's application, open the "Responsible Game" or "Responsible Gaming" section.
Select "Deposit Limit" and specify the amount for the period (day, week, month).
Confirm with code from SMS or e-mail.
2. Recommendations for amounts
The recommended maximum daily deposit is 1-2% of the average monthly income.
Set weekly and monthly limits 3-5 times higher than daily to avoid "overclocking cycles."
2. Rate limits
1. Limit one bid
In the application settings, find "Bet Size Limit" or "Max Bet."
Specify the maximum amount of one bet, not exceeding 5-10% of your average deposit.
2. De-escalation
Do not allow a bid increase after a loss (to "catch up" with the loss).
Fix the "one bet = fixed amount" rule and don't change it.
3. Session time limit
1. Timer in the application
Many bookmakers offer built-in "Session Time Limit" - activate and specify 30-60 minutes.
2. Third-party timers and blockers
Use applications like StayFocusd or Cold Turkey to block access to the application after a specified time.
On your smartphone, turn on Screen Time (iOS) or Digital Wellbeing (Android) with a time limit.
4. Turn off notifications and ads
1. Please find attached
In the push notification settings, disable all notifications about "burning" coefficients and offers.
2. At fixed asset level
In the smartphone notification section, completely block notifications from the bookmaker's app.
Turn off background application autorun.
5. Self-exclusion functions
1. Short "Cool-Off"
In the settings, select Self-Exclusion → Cool-Off for 24 h-30 days.
2. Long-term exclusion
For maximum protection, activate Self-Exclusion for 3-6 months or forever, if you are sure of the need.
6. Third-party control tools
1. Parental Controls and DNS Filtering
Use OpenDNS or CleanBrowsing at the Wi-Fi level to block the domains of betting sites.
2. Applications blockers
Install BlockSite, AppBlock or Freedom, add a list of applications and bookmaker sites.
Activate hard mode - without the ability to change settings before the end of the lock period.
7. Monitoring and reporting
1. Betting diary
Fix each bet: date, time, amount. Compare with limits.
2. Weekly analysis
Check the real data with the established limits and note the breakdowns.
With each breakdown, increase the severity of restrictions or connect additional support.
Conclusion
The clear setting of deposit, rates and time limits in betting applications, along with the disabling of notifications and the use of self-exclusion functions, creates a multi-level protection against impulsive rates. Combine the built-in tools of bookmakers with third-party blockers and daily monitoring to reliably control your gaming behavior.
To take control of the tendency to bid, you need to severely limit yourself at the level of the applications themselves. Setting up deposit limits, bet amounts, times and notifications correctly reduces the risk of impulsive action and helps you stick to your intended plan of withdrawal.
1. Setting deposit limits
1. Built-in settings
In the bookmaker's application, open the "Responsible Game" or "Responsible Gaming" section.
Select "Deposit Limit" and specify the amount for the period (day, week, month).
Confirm with code from SMS or e-mail.
2. Recommendations for amounts
The recommended maximum daily deposit is 1-2% of the average monthly income.
Set weekly and monthly limits 3-5 times higher than daily to avoid "overclocking cycles."
2. Rate limits
1. Limit one bid
In the application settings, find "Bet Size Limit" or "Max Bet."
Specify the maximum amount of one bet, not exceeding 5-10% of your average deposit.
2. De-escalation
Do not allow a bid increase after a loss (to "catch up" with the loss).
Fix the "one bet = fixed amount" rule and don't change it.
3. Session time limit
1. Timer in the application
Many bookmakers offer built-in "Session Time Limit" - activate and specify 30-60 minutes.
2. Third-party timers and blockers
Use applications like StayFocusd or Cold Turkey to block access to the application after a specified time.
On your smartphone, turn on Screen Time (iOS) or Digital Wellbeing (Android) with a time limit.
4. Turn off notifications and ads
1. Please find attached
In the push notification settings, disable all notifications about "burning" coefficients and offers.
2. At fixed asset level
In the smartphone notification section, completely block notifications from the bookmaker's app.
Turn off background application autorun.
5. Self-exclusion functions
1. Short "Cool-Off"
In the settings, select Self-Exclusion → Cool-Off for 24 h-30 days.
2. Long-term exclusion
For maximum protection, activate Self-Exclusion for 3-6 months or forever, if you are sure of the need.
6. Third-party control tools
1. Parental Controls and DNS Filtering
Use OpenDNS or CleanBrowsing at the Wi-Fi level to block the domains of betting sites.
2. Applications blockers
Install BlockSite, AppBlock or Freedom, add a list of applications and bookmaker sites.
Activate hard mode - without the ability to change settings before the end of the lock period.
7. Monitoring and reporting
1. Betting diary
Fix each bet: date, time, amount. Compare with limits.
2. Weekly analysis
Check the real data with the established limits and note the breakdowns.
With each breakdown, increase the severity of restrictions or connect additional support.
Conclusion
The clear setting of deposit, rates and time limits in betting applications, along with the disabling of notifications and the use of self-exclusion functions, creates a multi-level protection against impulsive rates. Combine the built-in tools of bookmakers with third-party blockers and daily monitoring to reliably control your gaming behavior.
