Play time notifications and reminders

Introduction

Without clear time limits, gaming sessions are stretched "until blue." Notifications and reminders are tools that automatically interrupt you at a set interval. Below are specific methods: from built-in casino features to third-party apps and calendars.

1. Built-in "reality checks" in the casino

1. What it is: Pop-ups every 15 to 60 minutes with game time and spending information.
2. How to enable:

• Log in to the Responsible Gaming → Reality Check →.
• Select the interval (15, 30, 45, 60 min).
• Save - windows will start appearing automatically.
• 3. Action when triggered: "Pause" or "Exit game" button; click immediately to avoid skipping.

2. Timers and alarms on the device

1. Mobile timers:

• The standard Clock application → the Timer tab.
• Set the session duration (for example, 60 minutes) and select a tune.
• At the end of the timer, the screen goes off or the alarm sounds.
2. Specialized applications:
• Toggl Track: create a Game project, start the timer at the beginning of the session and stop when finished.
• Forest: lock the "branch" during the session (the game is perceived as a distraction - it motivates you to interrupt work).

3. Calendar reminders

1. Google Calendar / Apple Calendar:
• Create a recurring Casino Session event with a scheduled start time (for example, every day at 7 p.m.) and a duration of 1 hour.
• Check "Notify X minutes before end" (e.g. 5 minutes).

4. Push notifications via third-party apps

1. RescueTime (desktop/mobile):
• Install the → agent in the web interface block the "Games & Betting" categories.
• Set up Daily Alerts: "You spent more than 60 minutes on gambling sites" - the system will send a notification.
2. Focus To-Do/Pomodoro timers:
• Start a Pomodoro session (25 min work/5 min break), but use it in reverse order: 25 min play → necessarily 5 min pause.

5. Smart devices and wearable electronics

1. Apple Watch / Android Wear:
• Install the built-in Timer or Alarm Clock application.
• Run on your wrist - even if the phone remains silent, you will feel the vibration.
2. Focus bells and smart lamps:
• Using IFTTT: Turn on the flasher for 1 minute or play a short beep when the game time is reached.

6. Combination of methods for tight control

Synchronization. Start the timer on the phone and the real check at the casino at the same time.
Backup channel. If you miss a browser notification, your phone's alarm will go off.
Reliability. Combine calendar and smartwatch - at least three signals before the end of the session.

Conclusion

Notifications and reminders about the time of the game are your "watch" on guard of self-control. Proper configuration of built-in "reality checks," timers, calendars and wearable devices creates a multi-level interrupt system. Set up several channels at once and you will not "drown" in time for bets.