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Gambling activities are supposed to be entertaining. That’s why online websites come with so much diversity in sportsbooks and online casinos.
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Online Gaming should not be considered as an easy way of making money.
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Players should not bet money they can’t afford losing. To avoid losing too much money, make sure your online website contains a mechanism that allows you to set the maximum sum of money to be placed on a bet in a certain period.
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Check and limit your time in the online medium. How much time do you spend online on gaming websites? If you are losing every day more than a few hours online, probably it is time to take a break from this activity for a while.
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Check and limit your online wins and losses. Since most gambling activities do contain a certain factor of randomness, players should check how much they win and how much they lose. In case they notice a negative frequency, they must decide if gambling activities are suitable for them. If they decide it is time for a break, players can use the “Self-Exclusion” option to close the account for a period (6 months, 1 year, 2 years, etc.).
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If you feel like you have a problem with online gambling, be strongly believe you should contact a specialized group or organization that can provide the necessary support:
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GamCare is one of the leading authorities providing counselling, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling activities in UK. They can be contacted by using their helpline: 0845 6000 133. Non-UK residents can also contact GamCare for details of International support organizations.
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Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have come together to act against the danger posed by gambling and they are ready to help compulsive gamblers do the same. There are several regional fellowships around the world.
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Gambling Therapy provides support and counselling for anyone adversely affected by gambling. Members of the Gambling Therapy Team operate from locations both within the UK and internationally.