Decide on money and time in advance
Use only money you can afford to lose after essential expenses. Set a spending limit and a time limit before entering, and treat both as stopping points rather than targets to reach. A headline pool or an approaching deadline does not change what is affordable.
Do not borrow to gamble or use money intended for bills. A prize is uncertain even when the entry conditions are clear.
Notice when the leaderboard changes your plan
A small gap to the next position can feel like a reason for one more round. Other players can also keep playing, so the gap is not a fixed price for a prize. Take a break if your decisions start following the board rather than your original limit.
Chasing losses, increasing stakes to recover money, hiding play or repeatedly extending sessions are reasons to stop and seek support. A different tournament format does not solve those pressures.
Use account tools and take breaks
Where available, use the operator’s deposit, loss or session limits, time-outs and account-closure tools. Read when a change takes effect. If gambling is causing harm, consider stopping rather than searching for a more manageable tournament.
Keep gambling accounts and payment access away from children. The site is for adults aged 18 or over, or the higher legal age that applies locally.
Talk to someone independent
Gambling Therapy’s live support provides a way to speak with an adviser about gambling concerns. You can also contact a health professional or a support service in your country.
If you are in immediate danger or worried that you may harm yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis-support service now. You do not need to wait for a gambling session or tournament to end.
If you are worried about someone else
Choose a calm time to discuss what you have noticed and the practical effects. Avoid helping fund further gambling or trying to recover losses on the person’s behalf. Independent support can also help people affected by someone else’s play.
For questions about how this website presents tournament information, use our contact page. It is not a crisis-support service.
A little more clarity.
Does a tournament change the risk of losing money on the underlying game?
A tournament prize structure does not remove the possibility of losing money through qualifying play. Do not treat a leaderboard as a reason to spend beyond your planned limit.
What if I am close to a paid position?
Your limit still applies. The board can change, and more wagering does not guarantee that you will keep or reach the position.
Can I get help before gambling becomes a crisis?
Yes. You can contact an independent support service or health professional whenever gambling is affecting your decisions, finances or wellbeing.