Errors to avoid when setting limits
1. Introduction
Incorrectly configured limits will not give the necessary protection: too high will not work in time, too low will interfere with a reasonable game. This article contains specific errors that should be avoided during the initial and subsequent setting of limits.
2. Error 1: Setting thresholds too high
What it means: a daily deposit of 500 € with a budget of 50 € per month.
Consequences: The limit won't work, you'll spend more than you planned.
How to avoid: Calculate limits as a percentage of your free budget (5-10%).
3. Error 2: setting too strict (low) restrictions
What it means: daily limit 1 €, time limit 5 minutes.
Consequences: the game becomes uncomfortable, you will constantly ignore or disable the limits.
How to avoid: start with conservative but realistic values: 30-60 minutes, 1-2% of the budget per rate.
4. Error 3: ignoring cool-off periods
What it means: an instant increase in the hard limit without "cooling."
Consequences: impulsively changing the threshold, you leave yourself unprotected.
How to avoid: choose "cooling" for at least 24 hours to increase the limits, preferably 48-72 hours.
5. Error 4: no combination of soft and hard limits
What does this mean: only soft-limits (only notifications) or only hard-limits (hard locks).
Consequences: the soft limit is easy to ignore, the hard limit may be too sharp.
How to avoid: soft-limit on 75% threshold + hard-limit on 100% + "cooling" to increase.
6. Error 5: ignoring limit types
What it means: only deposit restrictions are configured, and rates and time are not controlled.
Consequences: you can "hang" behind the screen for hours or bet too large sums.
How to avoid: Set limits on deposits, bets, losses and session time.
7. Error 6: Skipping notification and reality checks
What it means: no push notifications when thresholds are reached.
Consequences: You won't get an 80% or 100% warning and you won't adjust behavior.
How to avoid: activate all channels: in-app popup, email, SMS and push notifications.
8. Error 7: no regular check and correction
What it means: Limits are set once and haven't been revised in months.
Consequences: Your financial and gaming habits change, and limits remain irrelevant.
How to avoid: analyze actual spending weekly and adjust thresholds (± 10-20%).
9. Error 8: failure to take into account the features of different games
What it means: Same limits for high-variance slots and low-risk poker.
Consequences: In highly volatile games, the risks are too great.
How to avoid: Set lower loss limits for slots and separate betting thresholds for different categories of games.
10. Error 9: unrecorded change history
What it means: You don't remember when or why you changed limits.
Implications: It's hard to know which settings work.
How to avoid: keep a simple log or notes: date, old and new limit value, reason for adjustment.
11. Mistake 10: Rely only on internal casino mechanisms
What it means: there are no external blockers or self-exclusion.
Consequences: if you want to continue the game, you can bypass internal limits.
How to avoid: connect external services (BetStop, GamBlock), bank locks or DNS filters.
12. Conclusion
Avoid these mistakes: calculate budget limits, combine soft and hard restrictions, set up all types of limits, connect notifications, regularly review and save history. Only such a comprehensive and flexible approach guarantees real protection and pleasure from responsible play.
