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Responsible gambling

 

As much as we all like a bit of online gambling, you need to protect yourself when playing online.

While there are independent bodies in place to shelter players from unscrupulous casinos, every gambler has a personal obligation to gamble sensibly by avoiding risky behavior. gambling is always more fun when enjoyed responsibly when the fun stops please Stop!

 

 

Managing your finances

 

As a rule, you shouldn’t gamble primarily to make money: you should do it for entertainment, accepting that you will lose from time to time. Therefore, it’s important to set reasonable limits for yourself, making use of functions built into many casino websites in addition to setting your own psychological limits.

 

 

Superstition

 

Many gamblers are prone to superstitious assumptions about their chances of success. While this is not a problem in and of itself, it can lead to problematic behavior if left unchecked. It's important that you understand the pitfalls of superstition to avoid becoming sucked into irresponsible gambling.

 

 

Problem gambling and addiction

 

The vast majority of gamblers are able to play within their means, enjoy their wins, accept their losses and walk away when they’ve had enough. But for a small minority of players, knowing when to quit is extremely difficult, sometimes impossible.

Addictive behavior can be harmful; therefore, if you suspect you might have a gambling addiction, it is important to seek help as soon as possible. For more information about problem gambling and addiction click here.

Self-exclusion One option for players who feel they are losing too much at a casino is to opt-out of their accounts. This means the casino management will lock their account for a set period, during which time they will be unable to access their casino accounts and will not receive any promotional material. Self-exclusion can be permanent, should the player wish.

 

 

Support for problem gamblers

 

Think you or someone you know might have a gambling problem?

The following give free advice & support to thousands of gamblers who are struggling with addiction.

 

For more information or to arrange a consultation with a specialist, links are below. 

 

GamCare gives you support & information, along with advice to anyone suffering from a gambling problem.

www.gamcare.org.uk 

 

Gambling Therapy provies a service that gives advice with emotional support for people affected by gambling for free & for who live outside U.K. www.gamblingtherapy.org