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Experienced players know: control over excitement is not about "luck," but about the system. Collected best practices tested in thousands of sessions.

1. Clear bankroll management

1. Formula 1% -2%

The size of one rate does not exceed 1-2% of the total bankroll.
Gives a margin for a series of failures and saves the resource.

2. Daily/weekly limit

Set a hard limit on spending per day and week.
Example: with a bankroll of 10,000 ₴, the daily limit is 200 ₴, the weekly limit is 1,000 ₴.

3. Separate account

Transfer funds for the game to a separate e-wallet or prepaid card.
If exhausted, the game is completed before the next period.

2. Select Low Variance Games

1. Prioritising skills over chance

Blackjack, video poker, some board games allow you to influence strategy.
Learn basic strategies ("base strategy" for blackjack, pay tables for video poker).

2. Avoid "wark slots"

Slots with high dispersion give rare, but large winnings are risky.
If you still play slots, choose low-dispersion machines with frequent small payments.

3. Minimum "home advantage"

Compare RTP games (return to player). The higher the RTP (> 98%), the smaller the casino advantage.

3. Strict game process

1. Session format

Duration: 30-60 minutes. After - a break of at least 24 hours.
Limit the number of bets per session (e.g. 15-20).

2. Clear plan before session

```
Bankroll session: 500 ₴
Max. losses: 100 ₴
Winning goal: + 50 ₴
Duration: 45 min
Max. bets: 15
```

3. Intermediate "reality check"

After each 5th bet - a pause, reconciliation with the plan.
Question: "Do my actions correspond to the original goals?"

4. Technical barriers and automation

1. Site blockers

StayFocusd, LeechBlock: Limit access time to gaming platforms.
Set a limit of 30-45 minutes per day.

2. Stop limits in payment systems

Configure replenishment failure when X loss ₴ is reached.
Use auto payments for savings instead of transferring to a game account.

3. Reminders and Timers

A smartwatch or timer app will beep at the end of the session.
Automatic "time out - stop" notification.

5. Self-observation and emotional control

1. Logging

Record every session: date, bankroll, loss, win, emotion.
Trend analysis: on which days/conditions the risks are higher.

2. Method of three breaths

With the impulse "another round" - stop, take three deep breaths.
Often the desire passes in 30 seconds.

3. Critical question

"Am I playing for fun or trying to win back?"
If the answer is "to play," the session must be completed.

6. Responsibility to others

1. Reporting Partner

Agree with a friend/partner: daily report on the implementation of the plan.
"I did not exceed the limit today" - a short message in the messenger.

2. Support groups

Gamblers Anonymous, local communities: regular online/offline meetings.
Exchange of experience and additional motivation.

3. Public fixation of goals

Publish progress in a closed chat: an incentive not to break.
Small rewards for achieving "zero strokes" - days without losses.

7. Continuous strategy optimization

1. Post-session analysis

What worked, what didn't: blocks, limits, emotional traps.
Make adjustments to the plan before the next game.

2. Interest adjustment

If you too often exceed 2% on the rate - reduce to 1%.
If you regularly do not reach the goal of winning, reconsider the variance of the games.

3. New barriers

Set time limits: "do not play on weekends" or "only on weekdays."
Implement new self-monitoring techniques as needed.

Result

Control over excitement is not self-restraint for the sake of restrictions, but building a system:

1. Bankroll management by 1-2% rule.
2. Choosing games with minimal casino advantage.
3. Clear process and session plans.
4. Automated barriers and reminders.
5. Self-observation and emotional "reality check."
6. Responsibility to partner and group.
7. Constant analysis and improvement of tactics.

By following these tips, you will minimize losses and keep excitement as safe entertainment.