1. Practice without financial stakes
Pokerista is for adults aged 18 and over. It is a learning environment, not a gambling service. Virtual chips, simulated buy-ins, scores and tournament results cannot be exchanged for money or prizes. There is no reason to deposit funds for play or chase a simulated loss.
Set a study routine that fits your life. Take breaks and stop if practice feels compulsive, distressing or disruptive to sleep, work or relationships. A streak, score or subscription does not create an obligation to keep playing.
2. If poker leads you toward gambling
The Academy does not encourage gambling outside the product. If you choose to gamble elsewhere, real financial losses are possible and practice results do not predict success. Never borrow to gamble, use money needed for essentials or try to recover losses through further bets.
If learning content increases an urge to gamble, step away and consider independent support. Pokerista does not provide clinical care, gambling treatment, operator self-exclusion or controls over accounts at other services.
3. Independent support
Gambling Therapy provides information and online support for people affected by gambling internationally. GamCare provides support information for people in Great Britain. Services and availability vary by location; use the provider’s website for current options.
For an urgent threat to your safety, contact your local emergency service. For help with a Pokerista account or subscription, use the Contact page and the Membership billing controls.