Playing poker is some of the best fun you can have. But let’s not beat around the bush: it also costs money.
And therein lies a potential problem. Bankroll management and self-control are simply not skills that everyone has in their arsenal. Some people need a stronger safety net than others to prevent them from overextending themselves or playing when they shouldn’t.
And that’s why responsible gaming tools are a requirement for regulated online poker rooms. If it‘s sometimes difficult to restrict yourself in the heat of the moment, it’s a lot easier to do in the cold light of day, and any good operator worth their licence will offer you tools to help you do just that.
PokerStars on FanDuel may be a relatively recent option in Ontario, Michigan, New Jersey and Nevada, but it’s built upon the well-established foundations of the two licenced and regulated brands that together give it its name.
That’s why every player on the platform has access to responsible gaming tools. Let’s take a look at some of the ways PokerStars on Fanduel can help you stay in control.
Timeouts and self-exclusion
When you’re tilted from a bad beat, a bad play or simply a bad day, self-denial can be the last thing on your mind.
Timeouts and self-exclusions get in front of this problem by allowing you to restrict your own access. Set a timeout to prevent yourself from being able to log in for a set period of time, or a self-exclusion to take an indefinite amount of time away.
Age restrictions
It may be a skill-based game, but playing poker for money is a form of gambling and therefore illegal for children.
As a fully-licenced operator, PokerStars on Fanduel verifies all accounts for eligibility, including age. Players with children in the house are encouraged to install parental control software to prevent accounts falling into underage hands, and if you suspect a minor is playing you can easily report them to customer support.
Deposit limits
Player deposits are restricted within various timeframes, including 24-hour, 7-day and 31-day rolling periods, in order to prevent users from chasing losses or playing beyond their means.
In some states these are enforced at a legal level, such as Massachusetts ($1K per 31 days), Maryland ($5K per 31 days) and Tennessee ($2.5K per 31 days), although these states do not offer online poker at this time.
It may be that your deposit limits at PokerStars on FanDuel are unsuitable for the level and stakes at which you play, but these will not be relaxed automatically. If you require an increased limit you should contact customer service, so the proper conversations can be had.
Activity monitoring
Players at PokerStars on FanDuel are able to easily review their activity in order to gain an objective perspective on their play history.
It can be all too easy to lose track. If 12 hours at the tables can feel like 2, or 6 deposits are misremembered as 3, then being able to view your history in black-and-white might be just what you need.
Responsible gaming tools may not be useful or necessary for every single player, but for those that need them they can be essential.
Remember to always gamble responsibly, and never with money you cannot afford to lose.
That way poker can stay fun.
Find out more at PokerStars on FanDuel.
