Responsible Gambling

Gambling addiction is a serious problem that can lead to financial, social, and psychological problems. Financial problems may include money debts, bankruptcy, and loss of property. The psychological consequences of such dependence include anxiety, depression, and other disorders. People suffering from addiction may feel isolated and unable to control their emotions, which will also affect communication with people around them.

Treatment of gambling addiction requires a lot of time and effort. Thus, the best course of events would be to prevent the development of this dependence. This is what Responsible Gambling is accountable for.

Protecting players from gambling addiction

The first thing that is done for the safety of players is an age restriction. You can start betting only when you reach the age of majority. By registering on Cricketbook, you confirm that you are already 18 years old. Moreover, in the future, you will need to pass account verification. Here you will need the originals of your documents, which will also confirm your age. 

If you are not sure that you can fully control your actions during the game, you can set deposit limits. This will not allow you to deposit a larger amount than you have set, which means you will not be able to spend more money than you planned.

Keep track of the time spent online gambling. Gambling has a tendency to delay, which makes it difficult to keep track of time. The more time you spend in the game, the higher the risk of addiction. Thus, try to limit the time of using your gadget for online gambling.

When should I pay attention to my behavior in order to prevent addiction in time?

Any addiction develops gradually and at first, seems harmless. We suggest you pay attention to some “bells” that will tell you that you should reconsider your approach to gambling and make it more responsible.

1. You are waiting for when you have free time to start playing games right away. This way of spending time seems to you the most attractive.
2. You start to increase the amount of your bets.
3. The time spent playing the game increases.
4. Your mood depends on how well your game went.
5. At the thought that it’s time to finish the game, you feel irritated and anxious.
6. You are irrationally allocating your budget, giving preference to making a deposit to the gaming account. Perhaps you have debts.
7. You hide your gambling hobby from your loved ones.
8. You have started to communicate less with friends and family.
9. You are constantly trying to win back the amount you lost.
10. Deterioration of health, weakness, drowsiness, laziness.

Rules of Responsible Game

As already mentioned, gambling addiction is much easier to prevent than to cure. Therefore, before starting the game, read the rules that will help you avoid big problems in the future:

• Set limits on the money and time that you are willing to spend on the game in advance.
• Do not play if you are tired and in a depressed emotional state.
• Do not play under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Remember that the game is created for entertainment and is not a way of earning money.
• If you feel that you are losing control of yourself, take a significant break from the game. If the craving for excitement does not go away, contact a specialist.
• Never borrow money to play.

Conclusion

Starting to gamble, it is important to understand all the risks, not only financial but also psychological. Here, you have familiarized yourself with the consequences that an irresponsible approach to gambling can lead to. This will already help you to think once again during the game and make a choice in favor of a healthy game. We also remind you that the games are designed to ensure that you first of all have an interesting time and get positive emotions. Don’t forget that this is just a game, not the main part of your life. Follow the tips that we have indicated above, and your experience of playing with Cricketbook will be bright and unforgettable!