Joc Responsable
El joc ha de ser una forma d'entreteniment agradable, no una manera de guanyar diners. Si el joc deixa de ser divertit, és hora de parar.
Senyals de problemes amb el joc
- Gastar més diners o temps jugant del que et pots permetre
- Dificultat per controlar o deixar de jugar
- Descuidar les responsabilitats laborals, escolars o familiars
- Demanar diners prestats o vendre possessions per jugar
- Sentir ansietat, irritabilitat o depressió pel joc
- Intentar recuperar pèrdues: augmentar les apostes per recuperar diners perduts
Consells per a un joc segur
- Estableix un pressupost abans de començar i respecta'l
- Posa límits de temps a les teves sessions de joc
- Mai juguis amb diners que no et puguis permetre perdre
- No intentis recuperar les pèrdues; accepta-les com a part del joc
- Fes pauses regulars i no juguis si estàs trist o estressat
- Equilibra el joc amb altres aficions i activitats
Autoexclusió i límits
La majoria de casinos amb llicència ofereixen eines per ajudar-te a controlar el joc:
- Límits de dipòsit: estableix topalls diaris, setmanals o mensuals
- Límits de pèrdues: aturada automàtica quan les pèrdues arriben a un llindar
- Límits de temps de sessió: recordatoris o pauses forçades
- Autoexclusió: bloqueja el teu compte de manera temporal o permanent
- Controls de realitat: finestres emergents que mostren el temps i els diners gastats
Problem Gambling: The Numbers
According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, approximately 2-3% of adults meet criteria for problem gambling, and another 4-6% are considered at-risk gamblers. The GambleAware reports that in the UK alone, an estimated 0.5% of the adult population (around 300,000 people) are problem gamblers, with another 2.1 million at risk.
Young adults aged 18-24 are particularly vulnerable. Research from the International Center for Responsible Gaming shows that problem gambling rates among this age group are 2-3 times higher than in the general adult population.
Self-Assessment: Are You at Risk?
Answer these questions honestly. If you answer 'yes' to two or more, consider seeking support from one of the organizations listed below.
- Have you ever bet more than you could afford to lose?
- Have you needed to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get the same feeling?
- Have you tried to cut back or stop gambling but found it difficult?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to reduce gambling?
- Have you lied to family members or others to hide the extent of your gambling?
Questions adapted from the NCPG Problem Gambling Screening Tools.
Self-Exclusion Programs by Region
Self-exclusion allows you to voluntarily ban yourself from gambling platforms for a set period. Most programs are free, confidential, and legally binding.
- UK: GAMSTOP — Free service that blocks you from all UK-licensed gambling websites for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.
- Germany: OASIS — National self-exclusion system. Blocks access to all licensed German gambling operators.
- Sweden: Spelpaus — Government-run exclusion system covering all Swedish-licensed operators.
- Netherlands: CRUKS — Central Register for Exclusion from Games of Chance. Mandatory for all Dutch-licensed casinos.
Most online casinos also offer individual self-exclusion directly in account settings. Contact customer support or look for 'Responsible Gambling' in your account menu.
Necessites ajuda?
Si tu o algú que coneixes té problemes amb el joc, aquestes organitzacions ofereixen suport gratuït i confidencial:
How to Help Someone with a Gambling Problem
If you suspect a friend or family member has a gambling problem, here's how you can help:
- Start a non-judgmental conversation. Express concern about specific behaviors, not the person.
- Learn about problem gambling so you can understand what they're going through. Resources like Gambling Therapy offer specific guidance for friends and family.
- Don't lend money, cover debts, or make excuses for gambling behavior — this enables the problem.
- Encourage professional help. Offer to help them contact a helpline or attend their first counselling session.
- Take care of yourself. Supporting someone with addiction is stressful. Consider joining a support group for affected family members.
Joc en menors d'edat
El joc és il·legal per a qualsevol persona menor de 18 anys (o l'edat legal a la teva jurisdicció). Ens oposem fermament al joc de menors i no ens dirigim a ells de cap manera. Tots els casinos d'aquest lloc requereixen verificació d'edat.