What is Responsible Gaming?
Responsible gaming means gambling in a controlled, balanced way where it remains entertainment, not a financial necessity or emotional coping mechanism.
Core Principles
- ✅ Gambling is entertainment — not a way to make money or solve financial problems
- ✅ Set limits before you start — decide how much money and time you can afford to lose
- ✅ Never chase losses — accept losses as the cost of entertainment
- ✅ Stay in control — gambling should not interfere with work, relationships, or responsibilities
- ✅ Take breaks — regular breaks prevent compulsive behavior
- ✅ Don't gamble under influence — avoid betting when drinking or emotionally distressed
1xbet's Commitment
1xbet provides multiple tools to help users maintain control:
- Deposit and loss limits
- Session time reminders
- Reality checks (time/money spent alerts)
- Self-exclusion options (temporary or permanent)
- Access to problem gambling resources
Problem Gambling Warning Signs
Problem gambling (gambling addiction) is a serious condition. Recognize the warning signs:
Financial Warning Signs
- ❌ Betting more than you can afford to lose
- ❌ Chasing losses (betting more to recover previous losses)
- ❌ Borrowing money to gamble
- ❌ Selling possessions to fund gambling
- ❌ Unable to pay bills due to gambling losses
- ❌ Lying to family/friends about gambling expenses
Behavioral Warning Signs
- ❌ Gambling occupies most of your thoughts
- ❌ Needing to bet more money for the same excitement (tolerance)
- ❌ Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop gambling
- ❌ Gambling to escape problems or relieve stress
- ❌ Hiding gambling activity from loved ones
- ❌ Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities
- ❌ Repeatedly trying and failing to cut back on gambling
Emotional Warning Signs
- ❌ Feeling guilty, anxious, or depressed about gambling
- ❌ Experiencing mood swings related to wins/losses
- ❌ Relationship problems caused by gambling
- ❌ Loss of interest in hobbies or social activities
⚠️ If you recognize 3 or more warning signs, you may have a gambling problem. Seek help immediately.
Self-Control Tools on 1xbet
1xbet offers multiple tools to help you stay in control of your gambling:
1. Deposit Limits
What it does: Restricts the maximum amount you can deposit in a specific time period (daily, weekly, monthly).
How to set up:
- Log in to your 1xbet account
- Go to Settings → Responsible Gaming
- Select "Deposit Limits"
- Choose time period (daily/weekly/monthly)
- Enter maximum amount
- Confirm (limit applies immediately)
Note: You can lower limits at any time. Increasing limits requires a 24-48 hour cooling-off period.
2. Loss Limits
What it does: Caps the maximum amount you can lose in a specific time period.
How it works: Once you reach your loss limit, you cannot place new bets until the time period resets.
3. Wager Limits
What it does: Restricts the total amount you can wager (regardless of wins/losses).
4. Session Time Reminders
What it does: Sends pop-up alerts after a specified time of continuous gambling.
Recommended settings:
- 60 minutes — for casual bettors
- 30 minutes — if concerned about time management
- 15 minutes — for high-risk users
5. Reality Checks
What it does: Displays a summary of your session (time spent, money wagered, wins/losses) at regular intervals.
Purpose: Helps you stay aware of your gambling activity and make informed decisions about continuing.
6. Take a Break (Temporary Self-Exclusion)
What it does: Temporarily blocks access to your account for a set period (24 hours, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months).
How to activate:
- Go to Settings → Responsible Gaming
- Select "Take a Break"
- Choose duration
- Confirm (irreversible until period expires)
During the break: You cannot log in, deposit, or place bets. Existing bets are settled normally.
Safe Betting Practices
Before You Start Gambling
- Set a budget — decide how much you can afford to lose (money you don't need for bills, savings, etc.)
- Set a time limit — decide how long you'll gamble (e.g., 1 hour)
- Never gamble with borrowed money — only use disposable income
- Don't gamble when stressed or emotional — poor decision-making increases losses
While Gambling
- Stick to your limits — stop when you reach your money or time limit, regardless of wins/losses
- Accept losses — never chase losses by betting more
- Take regular breaks — step away every 30-60 minutes
- Don't drink alcohol while gambling — impairs judgment
- Track your spending — use 1xbet's reality check feature
After Gambling
- Review your session — check your account history, total wins/losses
- Be honest with yourself — if you broke your limits, reassess your gambling habits
- Don't try to "win it back" — accept losses and move on
Golden Rules
| ✅ DO | ❌ DON'T |
|---|---|
| Set deposit limits before gambling | Gamble with money needed for bills/rent |
| View gambling as entertainment | View gambling as a way to make money |
| Take regular breaks | Gamble for extended sessions (3+ hours) |
| Stop when you reach your limit | Chase losses by betting more |
| Gamble when you're calm and focused | Gamble when stressed, drunk, or emotional |
| Talk to friends/family about gambling | Hide gambling activity or lie about losses |
Self-Exclusion Options
Self-exclusion is a tool to completely block your access to gambling if you feel you've lost control.
Temporary Self-Exclusion (6 months or less)
Use when: You need a short break to regain control.
How to request:
- Contact 1xbet customer support via live chat or email
- Request temporary self-exclusion
- Specify duration (1 month, 3 months, 6 months)
- Confirm your decision
Effect: Your account is suspended for the chosen period. You cannot log in, deposit, or bet. All pending withdrawals are processed.
Permanent Self-Exclusion
Use when: You recognize you have a serious gambling problem and need to stop permanently.
How to request:
- Contact 1xbet customer support
- Request permanent account closure
- Provide reason: "Gambling addiction / Problem gambling"
- Confirm (irreversible)
Effect: Your account is closed permanently. You cannot reopen it or create a new account.
National Gambling Exclusion Programs
Many countries have national self-exclusion registries that block you from all licensed gambling operators:
- UK: GAMSTOP (gamstop.co.uk) — blocks access to all UK-licensed gambling sites
- USA: State-specific programs (check your state gambling commission)
- Australia: BetStop (betstop.gov.au)
- Canada: Provincial self-exclusion programs
Help & Support Resources
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available:
International Organizations
- Gamblers Anonymous (GA) — gamblersanonymous.org
Free 12-step recovery program. Local meetings worldwide. - GamCare (UK) — gamcare.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (24/7, free) - BeGambleAware (UK) — begambleaware.org
Free information and support - National Council on Problem Gambling (USA) — ncpgambling.org
Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7) - Gambling Help Online (Australia) — gamblinghelponline.org.au
Helpline: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
Online Support
- Online Forums: Gamblers Anonymous online meetings, Reddit r/problemgambling
- Chat Support: Many organizations offer live chat counseling
- Self-Help Resources: Free guides, worksheets, and recovery tools
Professional Help
Consider seeking professional help from:
- Addiction counselors specializing in gambling
- Psychologists/therapists (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is effective)
- Financial advisors (to manage gambling-related debt)
Helping Someone with a Gambling Problem
If someone you care about has a gambling problem:
Warning Signs in Others
- Unexplained financial problems, borrowing money frequently
- Secretive about whereabouts or online activity
- Mood swings, anxiety, depression
- Neglecting work, family, or social obligations
- Lying about gambling or financial situation
How to Help
- Express concern without judgment — "I'm worried about you" rather than "You have a problem"
- Choose the right time — when they're calm, not immediately after a loss
- Listen without lecturing — let them share their feelings
- Offer specific help — "I can help you contact a counselor" or "Let's research support groups together"
- Set boundaries — don't lend money or cover their gambling debts (enables the addiction)
- Seek support for yourself — Gam-Anon (for families of problem gamblers)
What NOT to Do
- ❌ Don't bail them out financially (enables gambling)
- ❌ Don't preach or lecture (causes defensiveness)
- ❌ Don't try to control their gambling (they need to want to change)
- ❌ Don't blame yourself (addiction is a disease)