Odgovorno igranje na srečo
Igre na srečo naj bodo prijetna oblika zabave, ne način za zaslužek. Če igranje preneha biti zabavno, je čas, da odnehate.
Znaki težav z igrami na srečo
- Poraba več denarja ali časa za igre, kot si lahko privoščite
- Težave pri nadzorovanju ali prenehanju igranja
- Zanemarjanje službe, šole ali družinskih obveznosti
- Izposojanje denarja ali prodaja lastnine za igranje
- Občutek tesnobe, razdražljivosti ali depresije zaradi igranja
- Lovljenje izgub — povečevanje stav za povračilo denarja
Nasveti za varno igranje
- Pred začetkom določite proračun in se ga držite
- Določite časovne omejitve za svoje igralne seje
- Nikoli ne igrajte z denarjem, ki ga ne morete pogrešati
- Ne lovite izgub — sprejmite jih kot del igre
- Vzemite si redne odmore in ne igrajte, ko ste razburjeni ali pod stresom
- Uravnotežite igranje z drugimi hobiji in dejavnostmi
Samoizključitev in omejitve
Večina licenciranih igralnic ponuja orodja za nadzor igranja:
- Omejitve pologov — Nastavite dnevne, tedenske ali mesečne omejitve
- Omejitve izgub — Samodejna zaustavitev, ko izgube dosežejo prag
- Časovne omejitve seje — Opomniki ali prisilni odmori po določenem času
- Samoizključitev — Začasna ali trajna blokada vašega računa
- Preverjanje realnosti — Redna pojavna okna, ki prikazujejo porabljen čas in denar
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.
Potrebujete pomoč?
Če imate vi ali kdo, ki ga poznate, težave z igrami na srečo, te organizacije nudijo brezplačno in zaupno podporo:
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.
Mladoletniško igranje na srečo
Igre na srečo so nezakonite za osebe, mlajše od 18 let (ali zakonsko določene starosti v vaši jurisdikciji). Strogo nasprotujemo mladoletniškemu igranju in na noben način ne ciljamo na mladoletnike. Vse igralnice na tem mestu zahtevajo preverjanje starosti.