KingPari Responsible Gambling

Gambling should remain a form of entertainment. KingPari encourages players to keep control of the amount of time and money they spend and to use available account tools whenever additional limits are needed.

Casino games and sports betting always involve financial risk. Results cannot be guaranteed, and gambling should not be treated as a source of income, an investment or a way to solve financial problems.

1. Our Approach to Responsible Gambling

Responsible Gambling is based on keeping play within personal limits and recognising when gambling is beginning to have a negative effect on everyday life.

• Gamble for entertainment rather than income
• Decide on a budget before playing
• Keep track of time spent gambling
• Do not chase previous losses
• Avoid gambling with borrowed money
• Take regular breaks
• Use account limits when needed
• Stop if gambling is no longer enjoyable

Personal limits are most useful when they are decided before a gambling session begins. Setting a clear budget in advance can make it easier to avoid decisions based on emotion after a win or loss.

2. Keep Gambling Within a Budget

A gambling budget should only include money that can be lost without affecting normal living expenses or financial obligations.

A gambling limit should remain separate from money required for everyday life. Increasing the budget after losses defeats the purpose of setting a limit in the first place.

3. Set a Time Limit

Long sessions can make it harder to keep track of spending and decisions. Setting a time limit before starting can help maintain a clearer view of the session.

1. Choose how long you plan to play before starting.
2. Keep track of the time during the session.
3. Take a break at regular intervals.
4. Stop when the planned session time has ended.
5. Avoid immediately starting another session because of a previous loss.

Time limits are useful even when a session is going well. Responsible Gambling is not only about stopping after losses; it also means keeping control when results are favourable.

4. Do Not Chase Losses

A loss does not make a future win more likely. Increasing stakes or continuing for longer in an attempt to recover money already lost can quickly turn a planned session into uncontrolled spending.

• A previous loss does not change the odds of the next independent result
• Increasing a stake does not guarantee recovery
• Extending a session can increase total exposure to loss
• Bonus funds do not remove gambling risk
• A winning streak does not guarantee that it will continue

Once money has been lost, it should be treated as part of the cost of the completed gambling session rather than an amount that must be won back.

5. Understanding Games of Chance

Casino games are designed around probability. Short-term outcomes can vary significantly and cannot be predicted from previous results.

Understanding the difference between probability and expectation can help keep gambling decisions realistic. A game result should never be treated as certain simply because of what happened in previous rounds.

6. Signs That Gambling May Be Becoming a Problem

Problem gambling does not always begin with a large financial loss. Changes in behaviour, mood or everyday priorities can also indicate that gambling is taking up too much space in a person’s life.

• Spending more money than originally planned
• Playing for longer than intended
• Trying repeatedly to recover losses
• Borrowing money to gamble
• Hiding gambling activity from other people
• Neglecting work, study or family responsibilities
• Feeling stressed or irritable when not gambling
• Using gambling as an escape from personal problems

One sign on its own does not necessarily mean that someone has a gambling problem. However, repeated patterns or several warning signs appearing together are good reasons to reduce or stop gambling and consider additional support.

7. Self-Check Questions

Players who are unsure whether their gambling remains under control can review their behaviour using a few straightforward questions.

1. Have I spent more money on gambling than I planned?
2. Have I tried to recover losses by gambling again?
3. Have I borrowed money or used essential funds to gamble?
4. Have I hidden the amount of time or money I spend gambling?
5. Has gambling caused arguments or problems in relationships?
6. Has gambling affected my work, studies or daily responsibilities?
7. Do I feel restless or frustrated when I cannot gamble?
8. Have I tried to stop or reduce gambling but found it difficult?

If several answers are “yes”, taking a longer break or using self-exclusion may be more appropriate than simply attempting to reduce a single session.

8. Account Limits

KingPari may provide Responsible Gambling controls that allow players to place additional restrictions on their account activity.

The exact tools available may depend on the account and applicable requirements. A player who wants a stronger restriction should choose the option that matches the level of control they actually need.

9. Deposit Limits

A deposit limit can help prevent a planned gambling budget from gradually increasing during a session or over several days.

1. Choose an amount that fits within your disposable entertainment budget.
2. Select the relevant limit period where options are available.
3. Apply the limit before beginning further gambling activity.
4. Do not use other funds to compensate once the limit has been reached.
5. Reduce the limit further if the existing amount still feels difficult to control.

A limit is most effective when it reflects what a player can comfortably afford to lose rather than how much they hope to win.

10. Taking a Break

A temporary break can be useful when gambling has become repetitive, stressful or difficult to separate from everyday routine.

• Take time away after a difficult session
• Avoid returning immediately after a large loss
• Use the break to review recent spending
• Do not replace gambling with another gambling account
• Consider a longer restriction if short breaks are repeatedly unsuccessful

A break should create real distance from gambling rather than simply moving the same activity to another website or account.

11. Self-Exclusion

Self-exclusion is intended for players who want gambling access to stop for a defined period or where continued account access is no longer appropriate.

Players requesting self-exclusion should not try to bypass the restriction by creating another account. The purpose of self-exclusion is to create a meaningful barrier between the player and further gambling.

12. Ordinary Account Closure vs Self-Exclusion

Closing an account for ordinary reasons is different from requesting a Responsible Gambling restriction.

• Ordinary closure: used when a player simply no longer wants the account
• Temporary break: used when a player wants short-term distance from gambling
• Self-exclusion: used when stronger gambling restrictions are needed

If the reason for closing an account is difficulty controlling gambling, players should state this clearly and request the appropriate Responsible Gambling restriction rather than relying only on ordinary account closure.

13. Gambling and Alcohol or Other Impairment

Gambling decisions should be made while a person is able to assess spending and risk clearly.

• Avoid gambling while heavily affected by alcohol
• Avoid gambling when judgement is impaired
• Do not use gambling to manage stress or strong emotions
• Step away if frustration begins to influence betting decisions
• Avoid making large deposits impulsively

Emotional or impaired decision-making can make previously chosen budgets and time limits easier to ignore.

14. Bonuses and Responsible Gambling

Bonuses, Free Spins and cashback remain part of gambling activity and should not change the amount a player originally intended to spend.

A promotion should fit within an existing gambling budget. It should not become the reason for extending a session or spending more than originally intended.

15. VIP Status and Spending

KingPari VIP progression may provide different rewards or account benefits, but reaching a higher level should not be treated as a financial objective.

• Do not increase stakes solely to gain VIP progress
• Do not chase a level-up reward
• Keep the same personal budget regardless of status
• Remember that cashback does not remove losses
• Use Responsible Gambling limits regardless of VIP level

Rewards should remain secondary to responsible account use. A VIP benefit does not change the underlying risk associated with casino games or sports betting.

16. Sports Betting and Responsible Play

Sports knowledge does not remove uncertainty from betting. Even well-researched events can produce unexpected results.

1. Set a separate sports betting budget.
2. Review the stake before confirming a wager.
3. Avoid increasing bets after an unexpected result.
4. Do not assume a favourite is guaranteed to win.
5. Avoid placing additional live bets simply to recover an earlier loss.

Live betting can involve faster decisions than pre-match betting, so keeping a fixed stake plan can be particularly useful during events.

17. Protecting Minors

KingPari is intended only for people who meet the legal gambling age applicable in their jurisdiction. Adults who share devices with minors should take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised account access.

• Keep login details private
• Do not leave an account signed in on shared devices
• Avoid saving passwords where minors can access them
• Keep payment information secure
• Use device-level access controls where appropriate

An account should never be created or used by someone who does not meet the applicable age requirement.

18. Shared Accounts Are Not Appropriate

A KingPari account should be used only by the person for whom it was registered. Sharing access makes it harder to control spending, monitor account activity and apply Responsible Gambling restrictions correctly.

Keeping the account personal makes spending records and Responsible Gambling controls more meaningful and easier to manage.

19. Reviewing Your Gambling Activity

Looking back at actual deposits, withdrawals and playing behaviour can provide a clearer picture than relying on memory alone.

1. Review recent deposits.
2. Compare total spending with the budget originally planned.
3. Check whether session length has increased.
4. Look for repeated attempts to recover losses.
5. Reduce limits or take a break if the pattern is uncomfortable.

Regular reviews can help identify changes before gambling begins to cause larger financial or personal problems.

20. When to Stop Playing

There is no need to wait for a severe problem before stopping. A player can end a session whenever gambling begins to feel different from normal entertainment.

• When the planned budget has been reached
• When the planned session time is over
• When frustration begins to affect decisions
• When there is a strong urge to recover losses
• When gambling starts interfering with other responsibilities
• When playing no longer feels enjoyable

Stopping at a predetermined point is generally easier than deciding on a new limit after emotions have already begun to influence the session.

21. Getting Additional Support

If personal limits and short breaks are not enough, independent professional support may be appropriate. Gambling problems can affect finances, relationships, work and mental wellbeing, and asking for help early can prevent those effects from becoming more serious.

Players can also contact KingPari support for account-related Responsible Gambling requests, including available limits, restrictions, temporary breaks or self-exclusion options.

22. Responsible Gambling Requests

When contacting KingPari about a gambling-control issue, it is useful to state clearly what type of restriction is required.

1. Decide whether you need a limit, temporary break or self-exclusion.
2. Submit the request through the available account or support process.
3. Complete identity confirmation if required.
4. Allow the selected restriction to be applied.
5. Do not attempt to create another account to bypass it.

A stronger restriction is generally more appropriate when a player has already tried smaller limits but still finds it difficult to control gambling.

23. Responsible Gambling Is an Ongoing Process

24. Final Reminder