Use entertainment money only
Food, rent, education, medicine, debt payments and emergency savings come first. If nothing remains after essential expenses, a zero game budget is the correct result.
Choose a realistic session count
More sessions can make the amount per session look smaller, but they do not remove the total risk. Plan only the sessions for which you genuinely have time.
Apply three stop signals
Stop when the money limit is reached, when the timer ends, or when urgency and irritation appear—whichever comes first. Do not recalculate a larger limit after a loss.
Know when to ask for help
If spending is hidden, borrowed money is used, essential expenses are affected or stopping repeatedly fails, speak with a trusted person and appropriate local professional support.

