Responsible gaming

By the Runtiva team · Last updated July 16, 2026

Fantasy contests should stay what they are — a game. Runtiva contests are skill-based and peer-to-peer, but any real-money play carries risk, and we'd rather you play less and enjoy it than play more and regret it. This page covers the controls built into every Runtiva account, the warning signs worth taking seriously, and where to get free, confidential help.

The controls in your account

Every Runtiva account includes player-protection tools you can set yourself — no support ticket, no questions asked:

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit over a period you choose. Lowering a limit takes effect immediately; raising one takes effect only after a waiting period.
• Cool-off periods — take a short, fixed break from paid contests. Your account and history stay intact; entry is simply blocked until the period ends.
• Self-exclusion — block yourself from paid contests for an extended period. Self-exclusion cannot be undone early, by you or by us.

Free contests never require a deposit, and you can play them without ever adding money to your account.

Warning signs worth taking seriously

• Playing with money you need for essentials
• Chasing losses or raising stakes to win money back
• Hiding how much you play or spend from people close to you
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or low when you can't play
• Borrowing money to enter contests

If any of these sound familiar, set a limit today or talk to someone at 1-800-GAMBLER — it's what the line is for, and it costs nothing.

Ground rules that keep play healthy

• Decide what you're comfortable spending before you play — and treat it as entertainment spend, not an investment.
• Set a deposit limit that matches that number. Limits work best set on a good day, not a bad one.
• Never chase a loss. Variance is real even in skill games.
• Keep play social — private contests with friends are the healthiest way to compete.
• Take breaks. The contests will still be there.

Age and availability

You must be 18 or older to play (19+ or 21+ where state law requires). Paid-contest availability varies by state, and every account is identity- and location-verified at signup — controls independently assessed with zero findings. See how we keep contests fair and player funds safe, or contact support to set any of the controls above.