BDG Game - Responsible Gaming

Play within your limits

Gaming at BDG Game is designed to be a source of entertainment, not a way to earn income or escape everyday stress. Before you deposit or join any game, decide in advance exactly how much money you can afford to spend and treat it as the cost of entertainment, the same way you would budget a cinema ticket or a meal out. Never play with funds set aside for rent, bills, groceries or savings, and stop the moment you reach that ceiling regardless of whether you are winning or losing.

Time management matters equally. It is easy to lose track of hours at the table, so use your phone alarm or the on-platform session timer to cap each sitting at a pre-decided duration. Avoid playing when you are tired, emotionally distressed or under the influence of alcohol, impaired judgement leads directly to impulsive bets you would not otherwise make. Keeping a brief weekly spending log gives you an honest, objective picture of your actual habits without much effort.

Healthy play means gaming is one hobby among many. If it starts to crowd out time with family, physical activity or professional work, that is a clear signal to scale back. BDG Game's built-in tools, deposit limits, session timers and spending history, are available inside My Account > Responsible Gaming and are your most practical first line of defence.

Warning signs of problem gambling

Problem gambling develops gradually, which is why recognising early signals matters so much. Ask yourself whether you are spending more time or money gaming than planned, feeling restless when you try to cut back, or returning specifically to chase previous losses. Lying to family or friends about how often you play, borrowing money to fund sessions and losing interest in other hobbies are additional behavioural red flags worth taking seriously.

Financial and emotional warning signs are just as telling. Struggling to pay bills after gaming sessions, withdrawing from savings to keep playing, and feeling persistent guilt or anxiety after logging off all indicate that gaming has moved beyond healthy recreation. If your mood swings closely with wins and losses, or if playing feels compulsive rather than enjoyable, these patterns benefit greatly from early intervention.

If two or more of the signs above apply to you, we strongly encourage you to complete a free self-assessment at BeGambleAware or iCall before your next session. BDG Game's Help Centre team can direct you to appropriate resources at any time via live chat or email.

Deposit, loss and time limits

BDG Game provides three practical controls that let you manage your play automatically. A deposit limit caps the total you can add to your account over a daily, weekly or monthly period. A loss limit ends your session automatically once net losses reach a threshold you define. A session time limit logs you out or issues a prominent on-screen alert when your chosen playing time has elapsed.

To set or adjust any control, navigate to My Account > Responsible Gaming > Player Limits. Increases to an existing limit take 24 hours to come into effect, a deliberate cooling-off window that prevents impulsive changes made mid-session. Reductions take effect immediately. We recommend reviewing your limits every month alongside your spending log to ensure they still reflect your current financial situation.