Self-exclusion, deposit limits and time-outs

Staying in control is easier when the rule is set before the urge arrives. This page walks through the tools that exist — from the lightest to the firmest — how they usually behave, and what to do when a tool is not enough. The exact options vary from platform to platform; at 345bet, look for them in your account settings or ask support.

Deposit limits: the first step

A deposit limit caps how much can go into the account per day, week or month. It is the simplest tool and the one that least gets in the way of people who play for fun. Start from your monthly entertainment budget, divide it by the period you choose and set it before your first payment. Paying only from accounts in your own name also makes the limit easier to track on your bank statement.

Loss limits, bet limits and reminders

Beyond deposits, many platforms offer loss limits (how much you accept to lose in a period), bet limits (the maximum stake per spin or wager) and session reminders that pop up after a set time. With fast slots like the ones featured in the lobby, the reminder matters: rounds lasting a few seconds can turn an evening into hours without you noticing.

Time-outs and operator self-exclusion

A time-out locks the account for a short period — days or weeks. Operator self-exclusion closes the account for a longer period you choose. As a rule, neither can be undone early just because you changed your mind; that rigidity is what gives the tool its value. When you activate one, ask support for written confirmation and keep it.

National self-exclusion registers

Some countries run a central register that blocks a person across every licensed operator at once. If you live in such a country, that register is the strongest option, because it stops you from simply moving to another site. Look it up on your regulator's website. Bear in mind that unlicensed platforms and clone sites are not covered — and those are exactly the places that tend to send "come back and play" offers to people who have just excluded themselves.

When tools are not enough

If you keep undoing limits, open new accounts or gamble in secret, reach out. Gambling Therapy provides free, confidential online support in many languages, and Gamblers Anonymous runs a meeting finder for groups around the world. Telling one trusted person about your decision also makes it much harder to reverse quietly. More on the responsible gambling page.

Frequently asked questions about self-exclusion

What is the difference between a time-out and self-exclusion?
A time-out locks the account for a short period to let you cool off. Self-exclusion is longer and stricter: the account stays closed for the period you choose and, as a rule, cannot be reopened early. Some countries also run national registers that apply across all licensed operators.
Can I raise my deposit limit tomorrow?
That depends on the platform's rules. On most sites, lowering a limit takes effect at once while raising it involves a waiting period. If you feel like raising it right after a loss, that is exactly the moment not to.
Does self-exclusion block sites that copy 345bet?
No. Exclusion tools only work on the operator where you set them, or on licensed operators covered by a national register. Copies and unlicensed sites ignore them — one more reason not to open domains sent to you in messages.
Where can I talk to someone?
Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential online support in many languages, and Gamblers Anonymous lists meetings worldwide. If your country has a national gambling helpline, it is worth looking it up as well.
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