Responsible Gaming

PLAYDOSOCIALGAMING provides information about gambling and sports betting. As such, we are committed to ensuring: a) that all site visitors gamble responsibly, and b) all site visitors continue to use gambling as a fun pastime, avoiding the problems associated with excessive or compulsive gambling.

Gambling Responsibly

All visitors to PLAYDOSOCIALGAMING should strive to keep gambling activities safe and enjoyable by gambling responsibly. To help visitors gamble responsibly, we offer the following advice and information:

• Never risk more than you can afford to lose;
• Never use borrowed money to gamble;
• Always set limits before you start, including limits on the amount of money you can bet and the number of hours you can spend gambling;
• Take advantage of self-help gambling tools and resources offered by many websites (including deposit limits and self-exclusion tools);
• Never "chase" losses;
• Never gamble when feeling sad or depressed;
• Never gamble to escape problems in your life;
• Never gamble when under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
• Be aware that gambling is a leisure activity that should be practiced in moderation; It is not a viable career, and the vast majority of gamblers suffer net losses in the long term.

Residing with Minors

Individuals under the age of 18 are prohibited from any gambling activity. If you reside with individuals under the age of 18 and engage in online gambling activities, ensure that others in your residence cannot access your online gambling accounts. We suggest keeping your login information private. Do not save your login information on any shared devices.

Compulsive Gambling

Gambling can be exciting and fun in moderation, but it has addictive potential. Excessive gambling will negatively affect your life. Learn to recognize the indicators of problem gambling and seek help early.

• Has gambling caused you to miss school or work?
• Has gambling negatively affected your reputation?
• Have you ever felt remorseful after gambling?
• Have you tried to solve financial difficulties through gambling?
• Have you ever borrowed money or sold items to gamble?
• Does your gambling negatively affect your family environment?
• Has gambling made you lose ambition for other pursuits?
• Do you feel the need to recoup your losses?
• Do you have a strong desire to gamble more after a win?
• Do you often continue gambling until you run out of money?
• Do you consider your "gambling money" unavailable for basic needs?
• Is gambling an escape for you?
• Has gambling negatively impacted your well-being or that of your family?
• Have you played longer than intended?
• Have you thought about committing an illegal act to fund your gambling?
• Does gambling affect your ability to sleep?
• Do you desire to gamble as a means of celebrating other successes?
• Do daily life challenges give you the need to gamble?
• Have gambling activities led you to desire self-harm or suicide?

If you answered "yes" to some of these questions, consider seeking help. The section below provides some resources.

Seeking Help

Seek help immediately if you believe you may have a gambling problem. Several organizations and programs can help you overcome problem gambling, including:

#Gambling Therapy – Get practical support with your gambling problem
https://www.gamblingtherapy.org/en

#GamCare – GamCare is an independent UK charity that provides information, advice, and support to anyone affected by gambling problems.
https://www.gamcare.org.uk/

#Gamblers Anonymous
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/

#PROAMJO – Outpatient Program of Hospital das Clínicas de São Paulo, focused on pathological gambling
Contact Email: [email protected]
Phones: (11) 2307-78052 and (11) 2661-7805

#PROAD – Program for Assistance and Guidance to Dependents, from UNIFESP
Contact Email: [email protected]
Phones: (11) 94147-0763 and (11) 5579-1543

#Virando o Jogo Site – Developed by the Faculty of Medicine of USP
http://viraojogo.org.br/portal/

#Self-assessment on Caixa's website – According to international standards for the assessment of pathological disorders
http://www.caixa.gov.br/jogo-responsavel/Paginas/default.aspx