What is Responsible Gambling?

What is Responsible Gambling? Within the iGaming industry,   there has been a movement to help , players experiencing gambling problems.   The main response to this has been the  initiative known as Responsible Gaming (RG).  The chief components of this movement are  spreading awareness of how gambling addiction   manifests and providing links to professional  assistance whenever players require it. It also   includes giving tools for self-assessment, placing  monetary limits, and the ability to stop oneself   from accessing sites in the first place. These three fundamentals – awareness,   assistance, and tools – are the cornerstones of . Responsible Gambling and helping problem gamblers.  Yet, there's much more to the subject than  this brief summary, of course. That's why we   will be exploring the concept of Responsible . Gambling in more depth in today's video. ---- Why Responsible Gambling?. Unlike most players who can enjoy a few hours   of casino entertainment and happily carry on with , their lives afterward, a certain percentage of   people are more susceptible to gambling addiction. With greater awareness of the warning signs,   casinos now employ Responsible Gaming teams to , raise awareness throughout the organizations   for which they work and teach others , how to spot dangerous behavior patterns.   Also, they can, and they should ensure that . the marketing team is doing everything it can   not to target the most vulnerable players.. Further in this video, we will cover the basics   of what gambling addiction means, how you can spot , problems in either yourself or others around you,   and go into more detail about how Responsible  Gaming is combatting the issues on every level.   We will round things off with a look at where you . can go if you're struggling to cope with gambling   addiction and how you can help someone else if  you suspect they are experiencing problems..   What Is Gambling Addiction or 'Ludomania'?, These are essentially the same thing.  Ludomania is just a fancier term . for gambling addiction. In fact,   the term combines 'I play' in Latin ('ludo') with  the word for 'madness' in Ancient Greek and Latin   ('mania'). It's entirely apt, however, as . we now know that gambling addiction is a   disease of the mind – i.e., compulsive behavior , that someone cannot stop without incredible   difficulty even though it may be harming their  wellbeing, relationships, and their bank balance.  In fact, all pleasurable things that produce large  amounts of dopamine, serotonin, and/or adrenaline   have the capacity to turn into an addiction, given . certain circumstances. However, we must state that   no physical dependence (as with certain drugs , and alcohol) happens in the case of gambling.   It is, instead, purely psychological in nature.. Nevertheless, we can say that anyone is capable   of developing a gambling problem, but certain , conditions make it far more likely for some   people than others. So, let's look at those now…. According to the statistics, being male puts you   at far greater risk, according to the statistics . – however, that might change now that more and   more women are playing online. The following  risk factor is the age at which you first start   gambling – this is particularly true when the  brain is still developing during the teenage   years. Therefore, very young people who play  online illegally may develop life-long problems.  Finally, there is susceptibility for those with . underlying mental health issues and disorders,   such as ADHD, anxiety, and/or depression, mainly  as people with these conditions are not averse to   excessive risk and often reveal themselves to . be uncaring about the long-term consequences. Signs of Problem Gambling. Next in our video on Responsible Gambling,   we will mention some of the many signs that either .

you or someone you know might be exhibiting when   struggling to cope with addiction. This should , help anyone spot warning signs early on.  Losing interest in friends and  family, or in regular hobbies.  Playing for hours at a time  or exceeding spending limits.  Lying about online casino habits , or sports betting activity.  Frequently arguing with friends  or family about gambling.  Putting gambling or betting  ahead of work, family, or school.  Borrowing money, stealing,  or selling items to gamble.  Looking for a better gambling . buzz by playing more often.  Experiencing anxiety, depression, , guilt, irritability, or worry.  Spending lots of time thinking  or talking about gambling.  Finding it challenging to control . gambling or to stop entirely.  Chasing losses to help pay  off money owed elsewhere.  Someone with a gambling addiction will not  show each and every one of these things,   but they all add up to a complete picture. In . fact, as people are masters of hiding things from   other people, they may only show one of these  behaviors to outsiders. However, these points   can be used to identify a problem sooner rather  than later to help nip it in the bud more easily. How Does Responsible Gaming Help?, As we mentioned previously, online   casinos have dedicated Responsible Gaming , teams to provide assistance, guidelines,   and advice to the entire company. They are trained . professionals that have studied papers about   gambling addiction and how to spot it in players.. Because of these teams, customer support staff are   trained to spot overly emotional behavior, casino  managers are able to identify overplaying or   overspending in specific individuals,  and programmers have written algorithms   to flag suspicious behaviors automatically.  In short, the RG team helps the rest of the   organization adhere to the guidelines and  best practices for combating addiction.  Because of responsible gaming and gambling laws, , the marketing teams - depending on the target   country - are also not allowed to do certain . things such as appeal to those under the age   of 18, use certain words, phrases, or misleading , images, and are not allowed to email customers   already flagged as being at risk. Furthermore, the majority of casinos,   especially those licensed by reputable , authorities like the UK Gambling Commission,   have developed a set of tools so that a player  can manage their own playing habits much better.   This includes self-exclusion, self-help . tests to see if they might have a problem,   and the ability to put responsible gambling , limits in place for things like playing time,   spending limits, loss limits, etc., We will tell you more about such   Responsible Gambling tools in our next video.  For now, stay tuned to discover where to   get help and how you can support someone  else struggling with gambling addiction.  In addition to all this, nearly every . online casino that you visit nowadays   will have a specific section dedicated to , Responsible Gaming. This will contain advice   about what to do if you or a loved one is , struggling to play within healthy limits,   the tools mentioned previously (if they are  available on that site), and links to professional   organizations trained in treating addiction.. Where Can I Get Help for Gambling Addiction?  There are many expert companies . to which you can turn in a crisis.   These can be found all over the world and have  plenty of online resources that can really make a   difference in someone's life. In this video, we've .

mentioned them in alphabetical order and listed   them on your screen along with their website: Action on Addiction   (https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/). Betfilter (http://www.betfilter.com/)  GamAnon (http://gamanon.org.uk/). GambleAware (https://about.gambleaware.org/)  Gambler's Anonymous . (http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga//)  Gambling Therapy . (https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/en)  GamCare (https://www.gamcare.org.uk/). Gordon Moody   Association (https://www.gordonmoody.org.uk/) International Center for Responsible   Gaming (https://www.icrg.org/). Quit Gamble (https://quitgamble.com/)  Responsible Gaming Council . (https://www.responsiblegambling.org/)  Responsible Gaming Foundation . (https://www.rgf.org.mt/)  Young Gamers & Gamblers Education , Trust (https://www.ygam.org/) If you want to learn more about the top . organizations that offer help and support to   problem gamblers, make sure to check out our video . on where and how to get help if you or someone you   know struggles with gambling addiction.. How Can I Support Someone Else?  The most important thing you can do to help , someone else is to first look after yourself.   After all, you won't be of much use to someone , else if you aren't in a good place yourself.  Following on from this, you should never . give or lend money to someone who might be   experiencing gambling problems as you will only , be aiding them in continuing their addiction,   and they will come looking for more from wherever  it is given. This can be a particularly tough one   to carry out, as people with addictions can  often be quite desperate and/or convincing.  This brings us to our next point. You should in no . way try to solve everything by yourself. Instead,   you need to seek out help from professionals and  organizations that are trained in such matters.   You can find plenty of information and also . speak to people who work for the charities,   companies, and organizations  mentioned in this video as a start.  In addition to this, you must receive emotional . support from friends and family – you can   even split the often overwhelming task of . looking after someone struggling to stop   themselves from gambling in the first place. Finally, we must try not to get angry, upset,   or confrontational if we find out someone we . care for has relapsed. This will only drive   them away or keep things secret from you in  the future. Yes, it's frustrating when we've   put so much work into helping someone else,  but it's important to realize that this is   often not the person's fault – it is a disease  that can be treated. And more importantly,   we need to remember that compassion can make all , the difference to their lives in the long run. As we have discovered in today's . guide on Responsible Gambling,   there are many triggers for gambling , addiction. This type of addiction,   just like any other, can be very serious and could , have terrible consequences on a person's life.   However, with the help of Responsible Gaming teams . and the many professional treatment services,   it is a problem that we can . overcome when we work together.  If you enjoyed this video, stay tuned for . more industry-related news, casino reviews,   as well as tips and tricks. The best way . to stay informed, of course, is to like   this video and subscribe to our channel. We are , adding new content daily at GoodLuckMate.com,   so be sure to click the link in our description.  And remember, always play responsibly!