Limits and self-exclusion at Allright

Limits are the most useful tool for anyone playing live tables or betting on sport, and the least used. They take minutes to set and work exactly when you need them most: at midnight, after a losing streak, when the next hand looks like the one that fixes everything. This page explains the kinds of limits usually available, how to size them for the way you play and what to do if you need a longer break.

Types of limits

Deposit: a cap on what you can load per day, week or month.
Loss: a cap on net losses over a period.
Stake: a cap per bet or round, useful at live tables.
Session time: a reminder or automatic logout after a set time.
Time-out: a temporary block on the account.
Self-exclusion: account closure for a long or indefinite period.

Which options exist and how they are set is up to the operator. Look under profile, settings or responsible gambling in your account.

Sizing your limits with numbers

Start from the monthly amount you can lose without affecting your bills. Say $80 a month. A weekly deposit limit of $20 spreads that across four weeks. If you mostly play live, a 60-minute session limit prevents endless evenings, and a stake cap — for example $1.60, 2% of the month — stops the urge to raise stakes to win back losses. Adjust the numbers to your situation; what matters is deciding them with a cool head.

Why lowering a limit is easy and raising it is not

Typically, reducing a limit takes effect immediately and increasing it requires a waiting period. That difference is there to protect you: decisions to raise limits are usually made in the heat of the moment. If you feel the need to raise a limit mid-session, take it as a signal to log off and come back another day.

Time-outs and self-exclusion

A short time-out helps break a streak or get through a stressful period. Self-exclusion is for when you need to step away from gambling more firmly. While it lasts you cannot access the account or deposit. Before activating it, withdraw any available balance you want to keep, and consider telling someone you trust so you have support.

Tools outside the account

There are apps and browser extensions that block gambling sites on phones and computers, and many banks let you block payments to gambling merchants from their app. Combined with the operator's self-exclusion, they make it harder to start playing again on impulse.

Support

Gambling Therapy offers free online support for gambling problems. Gamblers Anonymous lists mutual-help meetings. More resources are on responsible gambling.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a time-out and self-exclusion?

A time-out blocks the account for a short period, such as days or weeks, and then it reopens. Self-exclusion lasts longer, sometimes indefinitely, and is meant to cut off access to gambling more firmly.

Can I cancel self-exclusion early?

Generally not: that is the point of it. Some rules allow reopening only after the chosen period plus an extra waiting time. The exact conditions are set by the operator.

Does excluding myself at one site block me at others?

Not necessarily. Self-exclusion at an online operator usually covers only that operator. Some countries run national registers that cover more operators; check what exists where you live.