Set time and spending boundaries
Decide when to stop before starting a session. Use a reminder and take breaks away from the screen. Keep sleep, work, study and personal commitments ahead of play.
If a game involves money, use only an amount you can afford to lose. Do not borrow or use money set aside for essential expenses. Games are not a source of guaranteed income.
Recognise a reason to stop
Stop when you are trying to recover losses, playing longer than planned, hiding your play or feeling unable to take a break. A previous outcome does not make the next result more favourable.
Talk to someone you trust if play is affecting your routine or finances. A qualified health professional can help when the difficulty persists.
Use available controls
Check the app’s settings and support route for any available limits, cooling-off or account-closure options. Availability varies by service; ask the operator about the options it actually provides.
Device screen-time settings and notification controls can also help you follow a stopping point. Keep account access away from children.
Learn without financial stakes
Our rummy rules and card examples can be practised with an ordinary deck and no stakes. Understanding a sequence or a set does not require a deposit or an account.