Gambling at Spinmaya should be a form of entertainment, not a way to make money or forget about your problems. That is why your account includes tools that allow you to set your own limits on money and time. On this page, you will learn how to set personal rules, which limits you can set at Spinmaya, how to take a break and where to find help in the Netherlands if gambling becomes too much to handle.
Gambling at Spinmaya for Fun
An evening of gambling can be fun and exciting, as long as you treat it as entertainment rather than a source of income. In the long run, the casino always has the advantage. Therefore, only play with money you can afford to lose, just as you would spend money on a cinema ticket or a meal out. If gambling is no longer about enjoyment, it is time to stop and think.
Setting Personal Rules
A Fixed Gambling Budget
Before you start, decide how much money you want to spend this week or month. Choose an amount that is separate from your essential expenses, such as rent, groceries and bills. Once that money is gone, stop playing, even if you feel that your luck is about to change.
A Fixed Playing Time
Decide how long you will play, for example, one hour in an evening. Set an alarm on your phone because time can pass quickly while gambling. This helps prevent a short gaming session from unexpectedly continuing late into the night.
A Clear Point at Which to Stop
Decide in advance when you will stop: when your budget runs out, when your playing time ends or when you have won a certain amount. Stick to that decision, especially if you have just lost money and want to win it back.
Responsible Gambling Tools at Spinmaya
Setting a Deposit Limit
A deposit limit allows you to control how much money you can add to your account per day, week or month. Once you reach the limit, you cannot deposit again until the next period. A lower limit takes effect immediately, while a higher limit only becomes active after a cooling-off period.
Setting a Wagering Limit
A wagering limit restricts the total amount you can bet within a certain period. This helps prevent you from repeatedly gambling with the same money. It is particularly useful for fast-paced games with short rounds.
Setting a Loss Limit
A loss limit prevents you from continuing to play once your losses reach a specified amount. This helps you keep your losses under control, even on an evening when things are not going your way.
Setting a Playing Time Limit
A playing time limit allows you to decide how long you can play continuously. When the time runs out, you receive a notification or are logged out. This helps keep your gaming sessions short and manageable.
Monitoring Your Gambling Behaviour
Checking Your Gaming History
In your account, you can see which games you have played, how much you have wagered and what you have won or lost. Check this information occasionally. It provides an accurate picture of your gambling habits, regardless of how you feel at the time.
Reviewing Your Deposits
Compare your deposits at Spinmaya with your bank statements. This allows you to see exactly how much money you spend on gambling each month. Small amounts often add up faster than you might expect.
Tracking How Long You Play
Record when you start and when you stop playing. If you increasingly find yourself playing longer than planned, it is a sign that you should set stricter time limits or take a break.
Taking a Break
A Short Time-Out
A time-out temporarily locks your account for a short period, such as a day or a week. During this time, you cannot log in to play. This is useful if you feel that you need some distance from gambling to reassess your situation with a fresh perspective.
A Longer Break from Gambling
If you need more time, choose a longer break lasting several weeks or months. Your account remains active, but you cannot play until the break has ended. Use this time to focus on other activities that give you energy.
Self-Exclusion at Spinmaya
If you notice that you are losing control, you can request self-exclusion for an extended period. Your account will then be blocked, and you will no longer receive promotional offers. Self-exclusion cannot be reversed halfway through the period, giving you a genuine opportunity to take a break. Contact customer support if you want to know how it works.
Spinmaya and the CRUKS Register
CRUKS is the Dutch register that allows you to exclude yourself from all casinos licensed by the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit). Spinmaya holds a Curaçao licence and is therefore not connected to CRUKS. This means that being registered with CRUKS does not block you from accessing Spinmaya. If you also want to stop playing here, use the self-exclusion option in your own account.
Bonuses and Responsible Gambling
A bonus may feel like free money, but it often encourages you to wager more. Never deposit extra money just to claim a bigger bonus. Read the terms and conditions carefully and consider skipping a bonus if you notice that it makes you play longer or more frequently than you intended.
Signs of a Gambling Problem
Regularly Exceeding Your Budget
If you regularly spend more than the amount you promised yourself, your limits are no longer working. Take this seriously and lower your deposit limit, or take a break to think things through calmly.
Playing for Increasingly Longer Periods
If a short gaming session increasingly turns into an entire evening and you start putting off other activities, gambling is taking up more of your life than you intended. A playing time limit can help break this pattern.
Trying to Win Back Losses
Continuing to gamble after a loss in an attempt to win the money back is one of the clearest warning signs. Each game is independent of the previous one: losing does not make winning more likely. Stop in time and accept the loss.
Gambling with Borrowed Money
If you borrow money to gamble or use money intended for essential expenses, you have crossed a serious boundary. Stop borrowing money for gambling immediately and seek help if you have accumulated debts.
Neglecting Work, School or Family
If you miss appointments, perform worse at work or school, or pay less attention to the people around you, gambling has gained too much influence over your life. Talk about it with someone you trust.
When Is It Better to Stop Gambling?
Stop as soon as your budget or playing time runs out. You should also stop if you gamble to escape stress, sadness or boredom, if you hide your gambling from people around you, or if you want to deposit again immediately after losing. Do not wait until debts or arguments arise: the sooner you stop, the easier it is.
Help with Gambling Problems in the Netherlands
You do not have to face gambling problems alone. Loket Kansspel (loketkansspel.nl) provides free and anonymous advice about gambling and gambling-related problems. Through AGOG (agog.nl), you can connect with others who understand what you are going through. Your GP can also discuss your situation with you and refer you to addiction treatment services in your area.
Protecting Your Finances
Make an overview of your income, essential expenses and any debts. This will show you exactly how much financial flexibility you really have. Many banks allow you to block payments to casinos. If you have fallen behind on payments, your municipality's debt counselling service can help you.
Keeping Minors Away from Gambling
Gambling is for adults only. If you share a phone, tablet or computer with children, always log out after playing and do not save your password. Keep your debit and credit cards out of reach and use parental controls to block gambling websites.
Assess Your Own Gambling Behaviour
Ask yourself these questions honestly:
- Do I gamble more often or for longer than I intended?
- Do I use money that was actually meant for something else?
- Do I try to recover losses by continuing to gamble?
- Do I hide how much I gamble from other people?
- Do I feel restless or irritable when I cannot gamble?
If you answer yes to two or more of these questions, take a break and talk about it with someone you trust or a professional counsellor.