# Rate limits

Hub88 applies **rate limiting** to selected API endpoints to maintain platform stability and ensure fair usage across all operator partners.

A rate limit defines the maximum number of requests that can be made in a set period. If your integration exceeds this limit, the API will return a **`429 Too Many Requests`** response, and you must wait until the time window resets before retrying.

Rate limits are in place to:

* Protect overall API performance and availability.
* Ensure a fair distribution of resources across all Hub88 partners.
* Encourage efficient integration practices (such as caching and scheduled refreshes).

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### Existing Limits

The following endpoints are rate-limited:

* [**`POST /operator/generic/v2/freebet/prepaids/list`**](/developer-docs/operator-api-reference/freebets-api.md#post-operator-generic-v2-freebet-prepaids-list) - maximum **1 request per minute**
* [**`POST /operator/generic/v2/game/list`**](/developer-docs/operator-api-reference/games-api.md#get-the-game-list) - maximum **1 request per minute**

These endpoints typically provide data that changes infrequently. For example, the **game list** rarely updates more than once per day, so frequent polling is unnecessary.

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### Sample Response

If you exceed the limit (1 request per minute), the API will return:

```json
response_body:	Too Many Requests
status:	429
```

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### Best Practices

To stay within limits and maintain reliable integration:

* **Do not poll aggressively** - space requests at least one minute apart.
* **Cache responses locally** - use your cache to serve data to your application without repeatedly calling the API.
* **Refresh strategically** - only update data when needed (e.g. once per day for the game list).
* **Handle `429` responses gracefully** - implement retry logic that waits until the time window has reset before sending another request.


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