Responsible Gambling
Consider these important guidelines for gambling responsibly:
- View gambling as a form of entertainment, not a way to make money.
- Only gamble what you can afford to lose.
- Establish a budget before you start playing.
- Avoid trying to win back lost money.
- Make sure to take breaks often.
- Steer clear of gambling if you’re drinking alcohol.
- Avoid gambling when you're feeling down or stressed.
- Arm yourself with knowledge about the games you play.
- Ensure gambling doesn’t interfere with your daily tasks.
- Balance gambling with other activities.
- Monitor the time and money you spend gambling.
- If you think you may have a gambling problem, don’t hesitate to seek help from organizations like BeGambleAware, Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare, and Gam-Anon.
Identifying Gambling Addiction
Answer these questions to help identify potential gambling issues:
- Do you skip work or school to gamble?
- Is gambling an escape from life’s difficulties?
- Do you feel desperate to gamble again when you run out of money?
- Do you feel compelled to recover your losses right after losing?
- Have you ever lied or borrowed money to continue gambling or cover gambling debts?
- Have you lied about the amount of time or money spent on gambling?
- Do you gamble all your money away, leaving nothing for other necessities?
- Are you in debt because of gambling?
- Has anyone criticized your gambling?
- Are you unwilling to spend money on anything other than gambling?
- Have you lost interest in family, friends, or hobbies due to gambling?
- Is gambling a priority over your family and loved ones?
- Do you continue gambling despite arguments or disappointments?
- Does gambling make you feel depressed or suicidal?
Need Help?
If you answer "yes" to any questions above, contact: BeGambleAware, Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare, or Gam-Anon.
Major Gambling Organizations
If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, contact: BeGambleAware, Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare, and Gam-Anon.
Main Gambling Organizations
Gambling Addiction Organizations | Website | Country |
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BeGambleAware | https://www.begambleaware.org/ | United Kingdom |
GamCare | https://www.gamcare.org.uk/ | United Kingdom |
Gamblers Anonymous | https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/ | United Kingdom |
Gambling Therapy | https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/ | United Kingdom |
Gam-Anon | http://gamanon.org.uk/ | United Kingdom |
Gordon Moody Association | https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ | United Kingdom |
CNWL National Problem Gambling Clinic | https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/addictions-and-substance-misuse-services/national-problem-gambling-clinic | United Kingdom |
The Samaritans | https://www.samaritans.org/ | United Kingdom |
Organizations Ensuring Fair Play
Name | Website |
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eCOGRA | www.ecogra.org |
iTech Labs | www.itechlabs.com |
TST | www.tstglobal.com |
GLI | www.gaminglabs.com |
Gaming Associates | www.gamingassociates.com |
NMi | nmi.nl |
BMM Testlabs | bmm.com |
SQS | www.sqs.com |