What Is Responsible Gaming?
Responsible gaming means participating in online entertainment — including slots, live casino, sports betting, and bingo — in a planned, controlled manner that doesn't compromise your own wellbeing or that of those around you. It's not about avoiding play; it's about playing smart.
At ceri88, we believe every player deserves to enjoy a fun gaming experience without worrying about negative consequences. That is why we invest in systems and tools that help players make smarter decisions every time they log in to our platform.
Signs of Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can develop gradually without you noticing. It's not just about how much money is spent — it involves changes in behaviour, emotions, and relationships. Here are some signs to watch for in yourself or someone you care about:
- Feeling the need to increase your wager amount to get the same level of excitement
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop or reduce gambling activity
- Using gambling as an escape from problems, stress, or feelings of sadness
- Chasing losses — continuing to play to win back money already lost
- Lying to family members or friends about gambling activities and spending
- Neglecting work, family, or financial responsibilities due to gambling
- Borrowing money or selling assets to fund gambling
- Feeling guilty or regretful after playing but continuing to do so anyway
Important: If you recognise two or more of the signs above in yourself, we strongly encourage you to use the ceri88 self-control tools or contact our support team immediately. Help is available — you do not have to face this alone.
ceri88 Self-Control Tools
Ceri88 provides a range of tools you can access directly through your account settings. All tools are designed to give you full control and take effect in real time.
Deposit Limit
You can set deposit limits for daily, weekly, or monthly periods. Once a limit is set, any attempt to deposit beyond that amount will be automatically blocked. To reducing limits, changes take effect immediately. For increasing limits, there is a 48-hour waiting period to ensure your decision is considered and not impulsive.
Loss Limit
In addition to deposit limits, you can also set a maximum loss limit within a given period. Once your total losses reach the limit you've set, your gaming session will be automatically ended and you won't be able to play until that period expires.
Play Time Limit
Set the maximum amount of time you want to spend on the platform each day. ceri88 will send a notification 10 minutes before your time limit is reached, and your session will end once the limit is met.
Break Mode (Time-Out)
Need a short break? Use the cool-off mode to deactivate your account for 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. During this period, you won't be able to log in, make deposits, or play. Your account balance remains safe and can be accessed once the cool-off period ends.
Long-Term Self-Exclusion
For a more serious commitment, the self-exclusion option lets you exclude yourself from the platform for a minimum of 6 months up to a permanent exclusion. During the self-exclusion period, your account will be fully closed and your balance will be returned via a valid withdrawal method. ceri88 can also help you enrol in a broader industry-wide exclusion programme.
Tips for Healthy Play
In addition to using the self-control tools we provide, here are some good practices that can help you maintain a positive and enjoyable gaming experience:
- Set a budget before playing — Decide the amount you're willing to lose before starting a session, and stick to that limit.
- Treat gambling as entertainment, not income — Money spent on gambling is a cost of entertainment, not an investment.
- Do not play when you are emotionally unstable — Avoid playing when you're feeling stressed, angry, or upset, as this can affect your judgement.
- Take regular breaks — Step away from the screen, engage in other activities, and make sure gambling isn't your only form of entertainment.
- Do not chase your losses — Losses are part of the game. Accepting them calmly is the mark of a mature player.
- Play with available funds, not borrowed money — Never use borrowed money, emergency savings, or funds set aside for basic necessities for gambling.
Vulnerable Persons Protection
Ceri88 takes the protection of vulnerable persons seriously. Our platform is for users aged 18 and above only. We enforce a strict age verification process during registration and again during the KYC review.
If you are a parent or guardian concerned about children accessing online gambling platforms, we encourage you to use parental control software on shared devices, keep your password secure, and never share your login details with anyone.
Beyond protecting minors, we also care for players who may be experiencing financial difficulties or mental health challenges. The ceri88 support team is trained to recognise signs of concern and will respond with full empathy and without judgement.