Responsible Gambling
Gambling is entertainment with financial risk. Understanding that risk — and knowing when to stop — is as important as understanding rakeback. This page provides tools, resources, and guidance.
18+ Only
Gambling is only for adults aged 18 or older (or the legal minimum age in your jurisdiction). If gambling is affecting your life negatively, help is available — see resources below.
Core Principles
Gambling is entertainment — not income
Treat your gambling budget as entertainment spending, like a movie or dinner. Never gamble money you need for rent, food, bills, or savings.
Set limits before every session
Decide your loss limit before you start. Once you reach it, stop — regardless of what rakeback you might have earned.
Rakeback reduces losses, not eliminates them
Even with maximum rakeback, the house retains a mathematical edge. Rakeback improves your EV — it does not create a winning system.
Losing sessions are normal
Variance means any individual session can result in losses far exceeding the expected value. Rakeback is a long-run benefit, not a per-session guarantee.
Responsible Gambling Tools on Duel
Deposit Limits
Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on how much you can deposit. Changes to lower limits are instant; increases have a 24-hour delay.
Session Time Limits
Set time reminders or limits on your play sessions. Step away when the reminder triggers.
Loss Limits
Limit how much you can lose in a period. When reached, your ability to play is temporarily restricted.
Self-Exclusion
Exclude yourself from Duel for a specified period or permanently. The most powerful tool for those struggling with problem gambling.
Reality Checks
Periodic reminders of how long you've been playing and how much you've wagered/lost.
Account Cooling-Off
Temporary pause on your account for hours or days when you need a break without full exclusion.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognize any of these in yourself or someone you know, seek help:
Gambling with money you can't afford to lose
Chasing losses with larger bets
Lying to family or friends about gambling activity
Gambling interferes with work, relationships, or responsibilities
Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling
Using gambling as an escape from problems or negative emotions
Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling