Harm Reduction Guidelines

KKFF Responsible Gaming: Recognize Risk, Set Limits, Get Help

Here's a quick guide to understanding when gaming is putting pressure on money, time, relationships, or mental health—beyond the limits of enjoyment. Here are practical steps for self-assessment, breaks, spending limits, self-exclusions and support.

Danger signs Money limit Intervals and deadlines way to help
18+Adults only
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5 stepsLimit usage path
right nowPause if at risk

Why is responsible gaming important?

Gaming results are uncertain and no refund of lost money is guaranteed. So KKFF's main goal of responsible gaming is to set time and money limits before harm is done, regularly monitor your behavior, and take complete breaks when necessary. Gaming should not be used as a means of providing income, debt repayment or emergency expenses.

According to the World Health Organization, gambling-related harm can affect relationships, families, and mental health as well as finances. Responsibility should not fall only on the individual; clear warnings, effective limits, and accessible support are also important. This page therefore presents risk information before play-related decisions are made.

How is behavior under control?

  • Play for leisure and entertainment only, not as an income scheme.
  • Accepting losses and not putting money back in to cover losses.
  • Keeping a small margin in the remaining capacity after necessary expenses.
  • Set the time in advance and stop immediately when the time is up.
  • Prioritize sleep, work, studies, relationships and health.
  • Do not hide expenses or time from trusted people.
A simple decision rule

Don't play that day if you feel the urge to play, worry about losing money, or need to hide. Log out of the account, stay out of the way of payment and tell someone you trust.

Warning signs of damage

Don't underestimate any of the following symptoms even if they seem serious. Prioritize breaks and professional help if multiple symptoms or repeated behaviors occur.

  • Extending bets or time to recover lost money.
  • Hiding from family when spending, borrowing or playing.
  • Impairment of work, study, sleep, relationships or essential responsibilities.
  • Use money for necessary expenses, take loans or sell things.
  • Failing to stop or not playing increases restlessness, anger, or anxiety.
Urgent safety message

Don't be alone if you think about harming yourself or others because of gaming. Contact local emergency services immediately or inform a trusted person nearby. This self-assessment is not a substitute for medical diagnosis.

18+
Not for minors

Keep children under 18 away from gaming. Use separate users on shared devices, strong passcodes, and parental controls on payments.

Signals to understand the level of risk
low signalLimits are maintained
Necessary expenditure intact, respecting time and money limits
Warning signaltake a break
Breaking limits, chasing rates, or hiding behavior
serious signalHelp is essential
Damage to debt, essential expenses, relationships or mental health
First step to help

Stop playing, remove easy payment options, talk to someone you trust, and seek help from a healthcare professional if needed. To know account-related limits enter:

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Assess your gaming behavior

Select the questions that apply true thinking about your experience in the last twelve months

Six question self-assessment

It is not a diagnosis. It is advisable to take a break and ask for help if even a question creates anxiety.

I have spent more than the previously set amount limit.
Play again or raise the bet to get back the lost money.
Hiding from family or friends while spending or playing.
Couldn't stop or was back in no time.
Gaming caused essential expenses, work, study, sleep or relationship problems.
Feeling restlessness, anger, guilt, or anxiety when not playing.
Low signal is visible. However, write down time and money limits, take regular breaks and reassess when circumstances change.
Need to be careful. Take a break now, reduce deposits or time limits, and tell someone you trust. Get professional help if needed.
There are multiple signs of damage. Stop playing, consider self-exclusion or a long break, and contact a healthcare professional or local support service.

Six Key Principles of Responsible Gaming

Apply these principles beforehand to minimize damage if you decide to use KKFF

Money limit first

Set a maximum amount before playing that won't affect food, housing, medical care, education, savings or debt repayments.

Time and interval rules

Write down the start and end times. Avoid long sessions without a break and exit immediately when the time is up, regardless of the outcome.

Self-exclusion option

If control is difficult, self-exclude or seek longer breaks. If the option is not available on the account, ask support in writing about the process and time frame.

18+ protection

Control devices and payments to prevent access by minors, don't save logins, and provide accurate information on age verification requests.

Review your account

View bank statements, deposits, withdrawals, total losses and time spent together. Make decisions with full results, not just memories of winning.

It's not too late to get help

Don't wait to prove the damage. Seek help from a trusted person, financial advisor or qualified healthcare professional when concerns arise.

Six practical methods of harm reduction

Choose the strictest appropriate limit by verifying what benefits are actually available in the account

Money limit
Maximum deposit amount

If there is a daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit, activate it first. Confirm the limit increase waiting time and reduction rules from support.

time limit
Session Memo

Use device timers and turn on account deadlines or reality check reminders. Don't just rely on memories.

short break
Time to cool down

Take a break for at least a day if you have a tendency to rush, get angry or give up. If the account has a suspension facility, activate it after understanding the duration and effect.

long break
self-exclusion

Seek long-term self-exclusion if there are multiple damage signals. Know the term login, promotion message, remaining balance and reactivation rules in writing.

full account
Activity history

Review play time, deposits, withdrawals and net results together. Ask how to get a copy of the information if the account doesn't show a full history.

External barriers
Payment and access control

Remove stored cards, use the bank's applicable restrictions, stop promotional messages and take trusted means to close the site or app if necessary.

Five Steps to Limit or Break On

1
Fix as needed by stopping the game

Deposit limits, time limits, short breaks or self-exclusions—decide up front what fits your risk. Take the hard option on serious signals.

2
Find Account Controls

See the available limits in the Profile, Security or Responsible Gaming section. If not, contact support without starting the game.

3
Choose firm and realistic limits

The limit is to protect money for essential expenses. Base the ability before the start of the game, not the amount after the damage is done.

4
Confirm functionality

When the limit is effective, how many days it will last and how to reduce or increase it—verify in the confirmation message or support reply.

5
Add more barriers and support

If necessary, email [email protected], use bank or device controls, and tell someone you trust about your plan.

Four daily safety habits

Keep the necessary money aside

Food, housing, medical, education, bills, loans and savings should never be used for gaming. If not available, leave the limit as zero.

Create a timeout signal

Set alarms, set break times and don't play when tired, stressed, under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Tell a trusted person

Tell someone your limits and break schedule. They can help you notice changes, view accounts and seek help if needed.

Write down the total result

Enter deposits, withdrawals, net losses and time each week. A complete calculation makes the actual situation clearer than separate wins.

Don't gamble with debt or chasing losses

Don't borrow, credit, need savings or use other people's money. Attempts to recover lost money may raise new losses; The safest course of action is to stop and seek help.

If there are danger signs, stop today

Take a break, activate limits, and talk to trusted people before playing again or submitting. Seek help from a qualified professional or local support service for serious financial or emotional loss.

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