Xogo Responsable
O xogo debe ser unha forma de entretemento agradable, non un xeito de gañar cartos. Se o xogo deixa de ser divertido, é hora de parar.
Sinais de problemas co xogo
- Gastar máis cartos ou tempo xogando do que podes permitirte
- Dificultade para controlar ou deixar de xogar
- Descuidar as responsabilidades laborais, escolares ou familiares
- Pedir cartos prestados ou vender posesións para xogar
- Sentirse ansioso, irritable ou deprimido polo xogo
- Perseguir as perdas: aumentar as apostas para recuperar cartos
Consellos para un xogo seguro
- Establece un orzamento antes de empezar e cúmpreo
- Establece límites de tempo para as túas sesións de xogo
- Nunca xogues con cartos que non poidas permitirte perder
- Non persigas as perdas; acéptaas como parte do xogo
- Fai descansos regulares e non xogues se estás disgustado ou estresado
- Equilibra o xogo con outras afeccións e actividades
Autoexclusión e límites
A maioría dos casinos con licenza ofrecen ferramentas para axudarche a controlar o teu xogo:
- Límites de depósito: establece topes diarios, semanais ou mensuais
- Límites de perda: parada automática cando as perdas alcanzan un limiar
- Límites de tempo de sesión: recordatorios ou descansos forzados
- Autoexclusión: bloquea a túa conta de forma temporal ou permanente
- Verificación de realidade: ventás emerxentes que mostran o tempo e cartos gastados
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.
Necesitas axuda?
Se ti ou alguén que coñeces ten un problema co xogo, estas organizacións ofrecen apoio gratuíto e 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.
Xogo en menores de idade
O xogo é ilegal para calquera persoa menor de 18 anos (ou a idade legal na súa xurisdición). Opóñonos firmemente ao xogo de menores e non nos diriximos a eles de ningunha maneira. Todos os casinos que aparecen neste sitio requiren verificación de idade.