Responsible gambling: your budget, your rules
Gambling is paid entertainment. Over time, every unit you bet costs the house edge on average — every calculation on this site shows it. Responsible gambling means treating that cost like the price of a cinema ticket: chosen in advance, paid, and then you stop. This page collects the tools and the help available.
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Tools in your account
| Tool | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit limit | caps deposits per period | before your first deposit |
| Loss limit | stops play at a net loss | when you want a hard ceiling |
| Session limit | warns or logs you out after a set time | if sessions run long |
| Reality check | shows time and result periodically | for orientation |
| Cooling off | blocks access for days or weeks | after a big loss |
| Self-exclusion | blocks access for months, years or permanently | when gambling is out of control |
More on the last two on self-exclusion.
What an evening of play really costs
Illustrative example: two hours on a slot at 500 spins an hour, 1.20 lei a spin, 96% RTP. Amount bet: 1,200 lei. Average cost: 48 lei. One evening can land far above or below that average, but across many evenings the average wins. If 48 lei an evening is more than you would spend on entertainment, lower the stake or the time.
Warning signs
- You play to win back losses.
- You raise limits or deposit beyond the budget you set.
- You hide from people close to you how much you play or lose.
- You borrow money or use money meant for other bills.
- You feel restless or irritable when not playing.
- Bonuses feel like reasons to deposit rather than offers to weigh up.
If you recognise two or more, it is worth talking to someone.
Free help
If you play from Romania: Joc Responsabil helpline 0800 800 099, free, Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, plus an online chat with psychologists 24/7 on jocresponsabil.ro (in Romanian). In other countries, look for the national gambling helpline where you live. You can also call on behalf of someone close to you.
Bonuses and responsible play
Promotions increase the amount you bet through wagering. A 150 lei bonus at 40x means 6,000 lei in bets; at 96% RTP the average cost is 240 lei. Do not accept a bonus that would make you bet beyond your monthly budget. The full calculation: wagering requirements.