Set limits before you begin
Responsible gambling means making informed choices while recognizing that outcomes are unpredictable and losing money is possible. Limits do not remove the risks or guarantee that betting will remain recreational. They set clear conditions for stopping in advance.
Start by deciding, before you bet, how much money and time you are willing to devote to it. Treat that amount as entertainment spending, not income. Keep it separate from your budget, and do not use money intended for essentials such as housing and food or borrow funds to bet.
Do not change the rules mid-session
Set a spending cap and a time limit before you start. Stop when either limit is reached, whether you are winning, losing, or thinking about winning back money you have lost. Do not raise the cap or extend the session to try to change the outcome: results remain unpredictable.
Keeping a record of your spending and time may help you track your limits. Choosing not to bet, or stopping altogether, is also a valid decision. Limits are a way to reduce risk, not a guarantee against harm. Difficulty stopping, concern from people close to you, or harm to your finances, mental health, or relationships can be reasons to seek support.
Context and getting support
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting describes responsible gambling in terms of preventing harm and protecting consumers, with guidance set out in Ordinance SPA/MF No. 1,231/2024. The supplied official material also displays a notice about Provisional Measure No. 1,394, dated September 25, 2026, which, according to the notice, prohibited the operation, offering, and advertising of fixed-odds betting lotteries throughout Brazil. Because the regulatory situation can change, consult current official information before making decisions about betting offers.
If you feel unable to stop, seek help. The supplied material lists CVV at 188, available 24 hours a day, and identifies CAPS and Gamblers Anonymous as options for free support in Brazil. You do not need to be certain that your habits have become a problem before asking for help.