Ansvarlig spill
Gambling bør være en hyggelig form for underholdning, ikke en måte å tjene penger på. Hvis spillingen slutter å være gøy, er det på tide å stoppe.
Tegn på spillproblemer
- Bruker mer penger eller tid på spill enn du har råd til
- Vanskeligheter med å kontrollere eller stoppe spillingen
- Forsømmer jobb, skole eller familieforpliktelser
- Låner penger eller selger eiendeler for å spille
- Føler seg engstelig, irritabel eller deprimert på grunn av spill
- Jager tap — øker innsatsen for å vinne tilbake penger
Tips for trygt spill
- Sett et budsjett før du starter og hold deg til det
- Sett tidsgrenser for spilløktene dine
- Spill aldri for penger du ikke har råd til å tape
- Ikke jag tap — aksepter dem som en del av spillet
- Ta regelmessige pauser og ikke spill når du er opprørt eller stresset
- Balanse spill med andre hobbyer og aktiviteter
Selvekskludering og grenser
De fleste lisensierte kasinoer tilbyr verktøy for å hjelpe deg med å kontrollere spillingen:
- Innskuddsgrenser — Sett daglige, ukentlige eller månedlige tak
- Tapsgrenser — Automatisk stopp når tapene når en viss terskel
- Tidsgrenser for økter — Påminnelser eller tvungne pauser
- Selvekskludering — Blokker kontoen din midlertidig eller permanent
- Virkelighetssjekk — Regelmessige pop-ups som viser tid og penger brukt
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.
Trenger du hjelp?
Hvis du eller noen du kjenner har et spillproblem, tilbyr disse organisasjonene gratis og konfidensiell støtte:
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.
Mindreårige og spill
Gambling er ulovlig for alle under 18 år. Vi er sterkt imot spill for mindreårige og retter oss ikke mot barn på noen måte. Alle kasinoer på dette nettstedet krever aldersverifisering.