Poker is entertainment, and it should stay that way. PokerBest is for adults 18 and over, and we want every session to be fun and within your means. This page explains the tools we give you to stay in control and where to turn if the game stops feeling like a game.
Keep it fun
- Play with money you can afford to lose. Treat it as the cost of the entertainment, not an investment.
- Set yourself a budget and a time limit before you sit down, and stick to them.
- Don’t chase losses. The cards don’t owe you anything back.
- Take regular breaks, and never play to escape stress, boredom, or low moods.
Tools to stay in control
Our support team can put real limits on your account. A limit starts right away. If you ask to raise it later, the higher limit only applies after a cooling-off period.
- Deposit limits: cap how much you can add over a day, week or month.
- Cool-off: a short, fixed break where you can’t play or deposit.
- Self exclusion: lock yourself out for a longer time, or for good, when you need to step away.
Contact our support team any time to set one of these, lower it or ask about it. We’ll help without fuss or judgement.
Signs it might be a problem
- Spending more time or money than you planned, or than you can afford.
- Chasing losses, or betting bigger to feel the same excitement.
- Borrowing money, or neglecting work, family, or sleep to play.
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or secretive about your play.
If any of these feel familiar, it’s worth pausing and reaching out for support.
Where to get help
If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, free and confidential help is available around the clock:
- National Problem Gambling Helpline (US): call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), available 24/7.
- Gamblers Anonymous: a fellowship of people who help each other stop gambling. Meetings and resources are at gamblersanonymous.org.
Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whatever you decide, we’ll support your choice to take a break or stop.