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As for most of us gambling is a pleasurable gaming experience at any of our favorite online casinos, poker room or betting exchange, but there are a small percentage of us whom might lose control and be tagged as Problem gamblers. |
| This mainly happens as a result of : |
| • As gambling is seen as a means of making money |
| • Poor money management |
| • Chasing losses. |
Please take note the minimum age of person able to register and play at a gaming site is 18. Gamblers / parents can filter or block gaming websites from any underage person. Please visit the following sites for more information |
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Top 10 Warning signs of Problem Gambling : |
| 1) |
Constantly thinking or talking about gambling. |
| 2) |
Spending more time or money on gambling than you can afford |
| 3) |
Finding it difficult to control, stop, or cut down gambling or feeling irritable when trying to do so. |
| 4) |
Gambling more in order to win back losses or get out of financial trouble. |
| 5) |
Feeling a sense of emptiness or loss when not gambling |
| 6) |
Thinking that your gambling will get under control as soon you have a 'big win' |
| 7) |
Borrowing money, selling things, committing (or considering committing) criminal acts in order to get money for gambling |
| 8) |
Having increased debt, unpaid debt, unpaid bills, or other financial troubles because of your gambling |
| 9) |
Often gambling until all of your money is gone. |
| 10) |
Needing to gamble with larger amount of money or for longer periods of time in order to get the same feeling of excitement. |
| (source extracted from Responsible Gambling Council (RCG)) |
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Top 10 Negative effects of Problem Gambling: |
| 1) |
Mental health problem i.e. depression, anxiety, reduced self worth, suicidal thoughts, increased alcohol or drug use |
| 2) |
Physical health problems i.e. Insomnia, headaches, back or neck pain, stomach upset |
| 3) |
Self- care problems i.e. Poor nutrition's, sleep, personal hygiene |
| 4) |
Social problems- arguments, strained relationships, alienation, separation, divorce, physical or mental abuse. |
| 5) |
Financial problems i.e. Loss of income, inability to pay to pay bills, increased debt, bankruptcy |
| 6) |
Legal problems i.e. Arrest, incarceration ( e.g. due to theft. Fraud, etc) |
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School or work problems, absenteeism, decreased productivity, etc |
| 8) |
Financial crisis i.e. A huge financial burden is often put on the family members, sometimes leading to ongoing debt and property loss |
| 9) |
Verbal and physical abuse- which can lead to arguments and strained relationships |
| 10) |
Role imbalance i.e. Children taking care of parents, parents over protecting children, partners performing all of the household task that was previously shared and a lack of sexual and emotional intimacy between partners. |
| (source extracted from Responsible Gambling Council (RCG)) |
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| 1) |
Don’t think gambling as a way to make money |
| 2) |
Always gamble with money you can afford to loose |
| 3) |
Set a money limit |
| 4) |
Set a time limit |
| 5) |
Never chase loses |
| 6) |
Don't gamble when you are depressed or upset |
| 7) |
Balance gambling with other activities |
| (source extracted from Responsible Gambling Council (RCG)) |
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The following help has been initiated by gaming operators in order to help problem gamblers. |
| 1) |
Self assessment test |
| 2) |
Assistance for problem gambling i.e. contact list of problem gambling councils |
| 3) |
Players protection methods i.e. Allows players to set spending limit |
| 4) |
Self exclusion or self ban from the casino or gaming sites |
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| Assistance / Treatment centres for problem gambling : |
| Should you need any assistance or advice on problem gambling, please contact one of the help lines listed below. |
| Country/Area/Description/Web Site |
Helpline |
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| Canada |
| Responsible Gambling Council |
1 (888) 391-1111 |
| Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline |
1-888-230-3505 |
| Bellwood Gambling Treatment Program |
800 387 6198 |
| Morning Sky Problem Gambling Centre |
780 943 3227 |
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| United Kingdom |
| Gamblers Anonymous |
08700 50 88 80 |
| UK - GamCare Help line |
0845-6000-133 |
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| Australia |
| Australia - Gambling Addiction Treatment Services (GATS) |
08 8223 4555 |
| Australia - Victoria's Problem Gambling Strategy and Help Line |
1800 156 789 |
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| Denmark |
| Denmark - Ringgaarden : Treatment services |
64 41 25 05 |
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| Germany |
| German Association Gambling Addiction |
(05221) 59 98-50 |
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| Italy |
| Società Italiana di Intervento sulle Patologie Compulsive |
0471/ 300498 |
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| New zealand |
| Gambling Problem Helpline |
0800 654 655 |
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| South Africa |
| South Africa - Problem Gambling Help line |
0800-006-008 |
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| United States |
| National Council on Problem Gambling |
1-800-522-4700 |
| Hot Line Number for Northern California |
1-800-287-8670 |
| Hot Line Number for Greater L.A. Central |
310-478-2121 |
| Hot Line Number for Palm Springs |
760-325-2808 |
| Hot Line Number for Greater San Diego |
1-866-239-2911 |
| Gam-Anon, International Service Office |
718-352-1671 |
| Compulsive Gambling Institute |
1-800-GAMBLER |
| Council of Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey |
1-800-GAMBLER |
| 1-800-426-2537 |
| Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling |
1-800-426-4555 |
| Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling |
1-800-34-NOBET |
| NICOS Chinese Health Coalition Problem Gambling |
1-888-968-7888 |
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