Responsible gambling

If you're concerned about your gambling habits or if someone else's behavior has raised alarm, please take the following steps to address the situation.

Identify signs of problem gambling:

• Spending more time and money on gaming than intended
• Needing to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the desired excitement
• Feeling anxious, guilty, or preoccupied by thoughts of gaming
• Trying to hide or lie about your gaming habits
• Neglecting responsibilities or relationships due to gaming

Seek support:

1. Reach out to friends and family: Openly discuss your concerns with someone you trust.
2. Contact local support organizations:
   • In Germany, consider contacting SOS Spieler (German Gambling Addiction Help) at https://www.sos-spieler.de/
   • Visit the Bundeszentrale für Gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) website for responsible gambling information: https://www.bzga.de/
   • Look into Anonyme Spieler support meetings and hotline: http://www.anonymespieler.de/
3. International support:
   • Gamblers Anonymous offers online support and resources: https://gambler-12-step.org/
   • GamCare provides counseling and support: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
   • The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is a US-based organization offering support: https://www.ncpgambling.org/

Tools to manage your gaming habits:

1. Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly spending limits
2. Self-exclusion: Temporarily or permanently ban yourself from accessing the site
3. Reality checks: Regularly review your gaming history and adjust your habits accordingly

By acknowledging the issue and seeking support, you can take control of your gaming habits and make positive changes to maintain a healthy balance in your life.