Remember about responsible gambling behavior

Often these actions happen before a person has thought about them, and that is why they are so difficult to control. Our goal is to help those who have noticed that they are not always in control of their actions and want to correct them. That’s why we’ve compiled the best organizations to help gambling addicts in the Appeal for Help tab.

If your family member or close friend has fallen victim to uncontrollable behaviors, be sure that you will help them and not alienate them. Explore Gam-Anon’s recommendations – gamanon.org.uk.

If you feel like you are losing control and may need help, check yourself out with the questions below:

• Have you had conflicts with family members over gambling?
• Do you always answer honestly when asked about money and time spent gambling?
• Do you want to relieve stress after a hard day by playing?
• Are you interested in playing alone or are friends nearby important?
• Can you miss an important event or not fulfill an obligation to play?
• Perhaps you play to cheer up your life or avoid depression?
• Is most of your budget taken up by “gambling money”?
• Has gambling replaced your other hobbies?
• Do you get the urge to win money immediately if you lose it?
• Do you feel devastated when you run out of gambling money?
• Do you play until you have zero left in your account?
• Have you had to go into debt or cheat to keep playing?
• Has gambling addiction caused you anxiety before?

Be honest with yourself when answering these questions. They may not all be simple or easy to answer honestly, but they are necessary for your health and the health of those around you. If you realize that even a few of the situations described are true for you – don’t get upset – ask for help. Services that we mention in this article are completely safe for your personal data and reputation.

Here are a few tips to avoid negative consequences and keep your mental stability:

• Play when you are in a good mood and enjoy the process.
• Remember that losing is a necessary part of the game and be prepared for it.
• Don’t chase after wins, but enjoy the game.
• Calculate how much you can lose without harming other areas of your life and do not exceed the limits
• Don’t ask acquaintances or third parties for money to get even.

Where to go if you need help?

Here are a few of our worldwide support organizations that are sure to help you.

• Gamcare is a counseling agency for people who have fallen under the influence of gambling and are no longer in control of their actions. They have extensive experience and a solid reputation, so if you feel you need expert advice, go to – gamcare.org.uk
• Gambling Therapy – provides communication in the form of like-minded chat and personal counseling with an expert – gamblingtherapy.org
• Gamblers Anonymous – bringing together people of different sexes and nationalities to support each other and answer the most common questions – gamblersanonymous.org.uk
• BeGambleAware is an independent charity that provides training, counseling, and treatment for gamblers all over the world – begambleaware.org
• Gamblock – Service that allows you to limit access to certain unwanted sites