Limits FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1. What types of limits are available in online casinos?

• Deposit limit - the maximum amount of replenishment per day, week or month.
• Rate Limit - Max Bet and Session Total.
• Loss limit - net loss threshold per session, day or week.
• Time limit - the duration of one game session and the total time per day (Reality Checks).

Question 2. When can I set limits - immediately after registration or only after the deposit?

• Most licensed platforms allow you to set soft time and notification limits immediately after email confirmation, and hard limits on deposits, rates and losses after the first deposit and basic verification to prevent circumvention of restrictions.

Question 3. How do soft limits differ from hard limits?

• Soft limits only warn when 75-90% of the threshold is reached, but allow you to continue the game after confirmation.
• Hard limits block operations at 100% threshold without the possibility of instant increase until the end of "cooling."

Question 4. How do I change an existing limit?

• To reduce the limit, it is enough to save the new settings - they are valid immediately.
• To increase, you will need "cooling" (usually 24-72 hours) and two-factor confirmation (SMS or email).

Question 5. What if I accidentally exceeded the limit?

1. You cannot try to bypass the technical barrier - this will violate the rules of the casino.

2. Contact support - check your balance and make adjustments.

3. Analyze the reasons and, if necessary, lower the limits or activate a short pause (cool-off).

Question 6. Can I set different limits for slots, live casinos and sports betting?

• Yes I did. Large operators separate the "Slots," "Live Casino," "Sportsbook" categories and allow you to set individual thresholds for deposits, rates, losses and time for each.

Question 7. How do I verify that a limit is actually active?

• Check the status in the Responsible Gaming section: the "Active" flag must be set.
• Do a test operation: try to exceed the limit by €1 - if the lock has worked, the limit is active.
• Read the log of changes and activations in your personal account.

Question 8. Why are reminders about approaching the limit useful?

• Push notifications, pop-up windows and email messages at 75-90% of the threshold create a pause for thinking about actions, reduce the risk of impulsive bets and help you stop in time.

Question 9. Is it possible to bypass limits using third-party wallets or VPNs?

• Limits are set at the operator's account and backend level, and not at the network level. Neither a VPN nor a change of wallet will allow you to bypass the technical blocking - only the creation of a new account, but this is contrary to the rules.

Question 10. What is "cooling," and why is it needed?

• "Cooling" - a mandatory period (24-72 hours) before the new (usually increased) limit takes effect. This buffer prevents impulsive decisions and gives time to think about the change.

Question 11. In what cases should you immediately activate self-exclusion?

• With a chronic tendency to ignore limits.
• If you fix the symptoms of addiction: obsessive desire to play, long sessions, stress from losses.
• For a long pause (from a week to indefinitely) without the possibility of early return.

Question 12. Should I use external blockers along with limits?

• Recommended: browser extensions (BetBlocker, LeechBlock) or banking Gambling Block create an additional barrier, preventing you from visiting the casino website or making a payment.

Question 13. How often do you need to review limits?

• Weekly: analyze actuations and adjust thresholds ± 10-20%.
• Monthly: Adjust strategy based on final balance and psychological comfort.

Question 14. How do limits help with negative emotions?

• They serve as an external "stop signal," interrupt the emotional race, give time to cool down and prevent hasty decisions to "recoup" immediately after losing.

Question 15. Where can I learn more about limits and responsible play?

• In the "Responsible game" section of the casino website.
• On the official resources of regulators (UKGC, MGA, ACMA).
• In specialized help services for game addiction and thematic forums.

Integrate these answers into your gaming practice, and limits will become a reliable control and security tool.