Responsible Gaming
Our intention is to ensure everyone who gambles does it for the right reason - to have fun. However, we are aware that a small number of players might find out, that gambling has assumed too large role in their life.
In addition, we offer the following advice to control your playing habits, please remember about them:
1. Gambling should be entertaining and not seen as a genuine way of making money
2. Avoid chasing losses
3. Using the Clock on your computer is a good way to keep track of the time you have played
4. Gamble only what you can afford to lose
5. Keep track of the time and amount of money you spend on gambling
If you feel you may have a problem with your gambling, ask yourself the following questions:
• Do you stay away from work or college to gamble?
• Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?
• If when gambling you run out of money, do you feel lost and in despair, and need to gamble again as soon as possible?
• Do you gamble until your last penny is gone, even for the bus to home or the cost of a cup of tea?
• Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you have spent gambling?
• Have others ever criticized your gambling?
• Have you lied, stolen or borrowed just to get money to gamble or pay gambling debts?
• Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?
• Have you lost interest in your family, friends or other pastimes?
• After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
• Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble more?
• Do you feel depressed or suicidal because of your gambling?
The more you answer 'yes' to these questions, the more likely it is that you have a serious gambling problem and may wish to seek help and advice through the channels outlined above.
If you need further advice or help with responsible gambling, please contact one of the following organizations:
1. Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous
2. GamCare : gamcare
3. Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy
