Reading through the privacy policy of a certain sites, I encounter the anti addiction policy which sounds good. But besides minor restriction, how effective are other measures such as limiting clientele access time? Asking on behalf of someone who i feel can go down such a path
Limiting a clientele access time is a good way to prevent addiction IMO because it restricts the clientele to a certain time wherein they can play the game. But I think other measures should be self-imposed by the clientele himself. For me personally, I only do betting once a week as it is a good practice on 'disciplining' yourself and at the same time I have this personal rule wherein if I lose 2 games in a row then that's it for me because I don't want to go on a 'losing streak' as it will cost me a lot of money.
Anti-addiction policies can only do so much. Sadly, most online casinos do not enforce them strictly. If see someone has may be heading down to the path of addiction, direct them to resources like Gamblers Anonymous where they can find help.
I have used a few anti addiction methods and I believe that some of them can go a long way to make people think about what they are doing. It is very easy to get "caught in the moment" with a casino game or sports betting. I have the t-shirt for this!
I will keep this as brief as possible but these are some things that I have done in the past which have worked for me:
- Decide on a budget - each time you go to gamble decide how much you can afford to lose and stick to it. This has stopped me in my tracks a few times.
- Decide on how much time you will spend gambling - set a time limit for your gambling. This can be anything from a few minutes to a couple of hours. I used to set an alarm on my phone and would stop placing bets when it went off.
- Use self-exclusion - you can prevent access to a casino or sportsbook that has this feature. This can be days or months if you want.
The most effective of these for me was setting a budget. I knew that I couldn't spend any more or else my normal living expenses would be in jeopardy.
Of course there are ways around all of these things and it takes a degree of self-discipline to get the best from them. If the person that you know will not follow these techniques then they may need help from a professional before its too late. I would hate to see someone lose everything because they cannot curb their addiction.
This is a good article on the subject https://next.io/news/casino/responsible-gambling-measures-in-uk-us-comparison/#:~:text=Self%2DExclusion%20Programs%2C%20which%20GamStop,to%20manage%20their%20gambling%20budget.
@evcj_ But few companies will actually 'limit' clientele time because that is the way they make money
@graham Thanks for the recommendation. The budget part makes more sense, especially for guys with a little discipline
limiting clientele access time is a somewhat successful way but I think it also boils down to self discipline. Can't rely on the game to moderate you, you need self initiative too
@tituskrit Most of the time these sites just make those policies to fulfill all righteousness to avoid legal troubles not necessarily for effectiveness to make a dent on the problem. They're like all soulless corps that don't mind ruining lives for profit.
@ishtar I think the best way to counter addiction is personal discipline. Otherwise the platforms won't do much
Exactly, personal discipline but it has to be really strong cause with addiction its common to somehow rationalize whatever choices are made.
It depends on the individual and their willpower as to who becomes addicted. Limited time can help, but everything is decided in the head.
I completely agree that personal discipline is key. I've seen friends struggle with addiction, and it's heartbreaking. Setting boundaries and sticking to them is crucial. I've found that having a separate fund for entertainment helps me avoid dipping into essential funds.
I think it's a mix of both - site restrictions and personal discipline. Some sites have features that help you track your spending and time, which can be helpful. But ultimately, it's up to the individual to make responsible choices.
