RESPONSIBLE GAMING

Gambling is intended to be a fun way of spending one’s free time. This is how it is for the majority of punters; however, there still is a fraction of players, for whom online betting can become a problem.

Responsible gambling is not exclusive to those with an addiction or those at a higher risk of developing one. The best policy is for everyone within the industry to play responsibly.

All of our affiliated websites are committed to helping those with a problem. We make sure they promote safe and responsible online gambling and take action when faced with those who may be unable to stay in control.

Most sites provide the following functionality:

  • Reality checks: setting automated prompts to help players manage the amount of time spent playing online.
  • Deposit limits: setting financial limits for certain periods of time to help manage the amount of money spent playing online.
  • Self-exclusion: prohibiting the players’ access to their accounts on their own request.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A PROBLEM?

If you are asking this question, then, most likely, you have already experienced something that tipped you off. To make sure, ask yourself this:

  • Does your gambling activity prevent you from fulfilling your job obligations, or other activities?
  • Do you gamble to escape problems in real life?
  • Have you been increasing your betting stakes uncontrollably?
  • Have you continued betting after losing just so that you could win back your losses?
  • Have you ever borrowed money you could not pay back because of your gambling?
  • Have you ever lied to continue financing your gambling?
  • Have you hidden your gambling activity from the important people in your life?
  • Have you ever felt isolated because of it?

If you recognized your behaviour in any of the aforementioned points, you may need to get onto the right track.

Take the Do I have a problem with my gambling? quiz to help you gauge the situation better.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE A PROBLEM?

Once you realize you have a problem, the first step to getting better is already behind you. What you need now is help, advice and support.

What you can do immediately to help yourself stay in control:

  • Use the tools mentioned above to try and limit your time or finance (or both) spent on gambling.
  • Self-exclude if needed.
  • Visit gamblock.com to prevent future access to gambling facilities on the internet.