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Responsible play

For most people, gambling is a relaxing leisure activity, but there are players who consider gambling as a source of income. The excessive gambling consumption can lead to far -reaching consequences such as psychological dependence and breaking apart of the social relationships. So that you can keep control through the game, it is important to prevent the dependency problems through preventive measures. On this page, the characteristics of gambling addiction are explained in detail. Below are some useful rules for responsible games as well as an overview of the various advice centers and non -profit organizations that can help with gambling addiction.

What exactly is the search for playing?

One speaks of gambling addiction when the urge for playing is out of control and gambling has mastered people’s lifestyle. The compulsive gambling behavior was recognized by the World Health Organization as a disease in 1992. Although many

Screening instruments for the early detection of problematic game behavior such as SOUTH OAKS Gambling screen) and GABS (The Gambling Attitudes and Liefs Scale) are available, the ICD-10 criteria are considered a reference standard for the existence of depressive disorders. Since March 1st, 2001, health insurance companies and pension insurance in USA have paid the costs for psychotherapy and outpatient treatment. Basically, nobody is immune to gambling addiction and the current research shows that in USA alone between 149,000 and 340,000 people have a pathological playing behavior, of which 90% are men.

How do you recognize whether you are addicted to the game?

Affected players gradually lose their assets, often neglect their families for a long time and keep thinking about playing. There are problems not only in the family, but also at work. Further indications of a problematic or a pathological game of games of chance are shown below:

  • Strong consumption of games of chance
  • Complete the game problem compared to third parties
  • Unrest and mood swings
  • Play to solve private problems or to cope with negative moods
  • Use illegal actions such as counterfeits and fraud to be able to finance playing
  • Compensate for losses through intensive games
  • Play with ever higher money inserts to achieve the desired excitement
  • Use more money than you have available
  • Loss of workplace or professional problems because of playing

What can you do about it?

For you, the games of chance are a popular pastime and a form of entertainment, but since they have a high risk potential, you should recognize the dangers at an early stage. In order not to get into the vicious circle of gambling addiction, it is of the greatest importance to choose an online casino which promotes responsibility. Serious casino providers counteract with preventive measures for gambling addiction. Here you will get a better impression of it:

Set operational and time limits: The majority of the safe online casinos have implemented different player protection tools such as “Greenengaming”. For example, many providers set a deposit limit for each player. This can reduce your own expenses. Another helpful option is the chance to set your personal operational limits, the increase of which only becomes effective after an expiry of 48 or 72 hours. Furthermore, most online casinos can be limited to the game and find out about the previous profits and losses.

Self -end: Many online casinos give their customers the opportunity to exclude themselves from playing. In this way you can limit your own game activity for a certain period of time, whereby this exclusion period from Casino to Casino can differ significantly. If you have already activated the self -conclusion, you can neither log in to the respective casino nor make use of your exclusive actions during the selected period.

Protection of minors

Game participation in games of chance is permitted from the age of 18 and minors must not have access to online casinos. In order to prevent children or adolescents from entering the casino, the Gambling pages require the entry of personal data such as: B (name, email address, postal address, telephone number or debit/credit card data) during the registration process. Here are a few steps that will help you to support the protection of children and young people:

  • Use a filter program such as Net Nanny or Cybersitter, which enables you to block access to gambling sites for minors.
  • Don’t leave your computer unattended if you play in an online casino.
  • Avoid the “Save password” option in the registration window.
  • Do not pass on your credit card or bank account details to children or adolescents.
  • Create separate profiles for your children on your PC so that they have no access to your data.

The ten golden rules for responsible play

So that you keep control over your game and avoid problems with gambling, it is advisable to take the following rules to heart:

  1. Games just to lose as much money as you can afford.
  2. Do not try to compensate for losses by increasing the operations.
  3. Sit up time and deployment limits before the game.
  4. Don’t play if you are tired or in a bad mood.
  5. Make sure how much time you spend with playing.
  6. Never play under the influence of alcohol or medication.
  7. Take breaks, whether you win or lose.
  8. Don’t play to cope with depression or physical pain or solve problems.
  9. Remember that gambling should be seen as a form of entertainment.
  10. Create a balance between game and other activities.

Where do you find help?

If, despite all the provision, you should get into the vicious circle of gambling addiction, from which you cannot free yourself again on their own, then I advise you to a professional counseling center very strongly, trustingly and anonymously. The Federal Center for Health Education (BZGA) offers, for example, an interactive advisory program, a detailed self -test and extensive information about gambling abstinence. The free hotline of the BZGA can be reached at 0800-1 37 27 00 (Mon.-Do.: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri.- Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). You can also take part in an open consultation in chat every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Under the following links you will find more information and free anonymous help:

www.anonyme-spieler.orgwww.spielen-mit-verantwortung.dewww.gamblersanonymous.org.ukwww.gamcare.org.ukwww.gamblingtherapy.org