How to Set Deposit & Loss Limits

Limits are one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep gambling fun. Setting a deposit or loss limit in advance means the decision is made when you are calm, not in the moment. This article explains how the main limits work.

Why limits help

A pre-set limit removes in-the-moment decisions, which are the hardest to make well. It turns 'how much should I spend tonight?' into a question you already answered with a clear head.

Types of limit

The main tools are:

• Deposit limit — a cap on how much you can deposit per day, week or month.
• Loss limit — a cap on net losses over a period.
• Session/time limit — a cap on how long you play in one sitting.
• Wager limit — a cap on total stakes.

How to choose a sensible limit

Base your limit on disposable income — money you can comfortably lose without affecting bills or essentials.

Good practice

Set limits lower rather than higher, review them rarely, and remember that reductions usually apply immediately while increases often have a cooling-off delay — a deliberate safeguard. Combine limits with other tools for stronger control.

🔞 18+ only. This article is general information, not medical or financial advice. If you are worried about your gambling, contact a support service in your area.

FAQ

A deposit limit caps how much you can deposit over a day, week or month, helping you keep spending within a budget you set in advance.

A deposit limit caps how much you put in; a loss limit caps your net losses over a period. Both help keep gambling within a planned budget.

Usually reductions apply immediately, while increases have a cooling-off delay. This is a deliberate safeguard to support responsible play.

Last updated: 2026-06-15