TOP-10 Responsible Play Programs
The responsible game is a system of mutually reinforcing fuses. Collect from the list: 3 basic + 2 amplifiers + 1 social support - and you will already reduce the likelihood of breakdowns by a multiple.
1) Deposit & Spend Limits
What it is: an upper limit on replenishment and/or spending per day/week/month.
How to enable (10 min): cabinet → "Limits →" select amounts and period, activate "deferred increase" (enters after 24-72 hours).
To whom it suits: everyone - a basic fuse.
Mistakes: set a limit "according to feelings," and not from 1-2% of income/month.
Metrics:% months without exceeding; number of unplanned deposits (= 0 - target).
2) Loss & Bet Caps
What is it: a hard threshold of loss and the maximum rate per session/day.
How to include: stop loss 2-3% of the current bankroll; ≤0,5 rate -1% BR; autologist-out upon reaching the threshold.
Who fits: prone to "dogon."
Mistakes: raise thresholds "on emotions."
Metrics: SRL - the proportion of sessions where stop loss is observed (≥80%).
3) Time Limits & Reality Checks
What it is: A session timer and pop-up reminders every 15 to 20 minutes.
How to turn on: timer 20-25 min + autologist-out; at signal - obligatory pause of 60 sec.
Who fits: "losing track of time."
Errors: Ignore reminders without an autologist-out.
Metrics: RCP -% of worked checks without ignoring (≥90%).
4) Cool-Off & Self-Exclusion
What is it: voluntary blocking of access for 24-72 h/1-12 months or longer, at the operator or in inter/national registries.
How to enable: Responsible play section → KYC → deadline → disable marketing.
Who is suitable: with repeated breakdowns or debts.
Errors: limit yourself to one operator; leave saved cards.
Metrics: sober period duration; number of relapses (down).
5) Cooling-Off on Increases & Affordability
What it is: Any limit increase takes effect later; operator/you estimate whether spending is "affordable."
How to include: "Delay on increase" + consent to check income/expenses (or your own budget with a ceiling of 1-2% income/month).
Who fits: everyone; especially with volatile earnings.
Mistakes: Remove the delay for a "special occasion."
Metrics: number of rejected/deferred increases; compliance with the ceiling to income.
6) Banking and payment blocks + daily limits
What is it: prohibition of MCC "gambling" operations, limits on the "Game" card, a separate wallet.
How to enable: in the bank's application - "gambling block" + daily limits; replenishment in the "Game" only on a schedule.
Who is suitable: those who bypass the operator's limits.
Errors: Store "reserve" on the same card.
Metrics: Zero successful transactions out of schedule.
7) Device-Level Blocking
What is it: software/profiles that block sites and applications of the "gambling" category.
How to turn it on: put the filter on your PC/smartphone; code in a trusted person (buddy).
To whom it suits: everyone as an "external brake."
Errors: keep the code at home; leave bypass browsers.
Metrics: time in blocked categories ≈ 0; number of blocked attempts.
8) Player Diary and Reporting (Journaling & Weekly Review)
What it is: "before/after" entries using the "6 lines" template + a weekly review of 10 minutes.
How to enable: Fix the template: Plan → Facts → Result → Emotions 0-10 → Violations → Lesson/correction.
Who suits: everyone is against self-deception.
Errors: fill in "retroactively"; do not do a weekly review.
Metrics: NED (weeks without unscheduled deposits), BRV (rate spread), ERT (seconds before applying the technique <30).
9) Proactive prompts and risk monitoring (RG Prompts)
What it is: automatic warnings for deposit slides, night sessions, rising rates; offering pause/limits/support contact.
How to enable: do not disable RG notifications; agree to soft interventions.
Who fits: prone to "stick."
Errors: Ignore prompts; Disable analytics.
Metrics: share of accepted prompts; reduction of disorders after them.
10) Social/clinical support (Buddy, Groups, Therapy)
What is it: a weekly 10-min report to a trusted person, hotlines, mutual assistance groups, consultations (CBT, motivational interviewing), financial advice on debts.
How to enable: choose buddy; Assign a report slot if necessary - make an appointment with a specialist.
Who fits: medium/high risk; relapses; debts.
Mistakes: "drag" everything alone; turn loved ones into "policemen."
Metrics: contact regularity; NED/SRL dynamics.
How to build a security stack in 30 minutes
1. Base: No. 1 (money limits) + No. 2 (stop loss/rate) + No. 3 (time/reality check).
2. Amplifiers: No. 5 (deferred increase/affordability) + No. 6 or No. 7 (bank/digital unit).
3. Transparency: No. 8 (diary + review Sunday 19:00).
4. Support: No. 10 (buddy/specialist).
5. In case of failure: No. 4 (cool-off/self-exclusion) + No. 9 (proactive tips).
Inclusion checklist today
- Monthly limit ≤1 -2% of income; "delay on increase" is enabled.
- Stop loss 2-3% BR; rate ≤1% BR; autologist-out at SL.
- Timer 20-25 min + reality check; 60 seconds pause per signal.
- Bank/wallet block by "gambling" + daily limits.
- Site/application blocker installed; code for buddy.
- 6 Line Diary + Weekly Review Reminder.
- Buddy/support contact assigned.
- Cool-off/self-exclusion button in bookmarks.
Dashboard control (5 simple metrics)
NED (No Extra Deposits): weeks without unscheduled deposits.
SRL (Stop-loss Respect Level):% of sessions with observed SL (≥80%).
RCP (Reality-Check Prompt):% of checks without ignoring (≥90%).
BRV (Bet Range Variability): variation of the bet size (low = better).
ERT (Emotion Reaction Time): seconds from pulse to technique (<30 seconds).
One program will not save - the package works. Combine money and time limits, hard stop rules, external barriers (bank/device), transparency through a diary and social support. This is how you turn the game from a source of risk back to managed leisure.