Control your gambling behaviour
Gambling can be fun, but it can also cause problems. If you are not careful, you can lose more time and money than you intended. How do you ensure that you keep your gambling behaviour under control?
1. Handle your salary carefully
As soon as you receive your salary, first pay the bills, such as rent or mortgage. Do not immediately use your money to gamble, this way you will have money left for enjoyable things.
2. Only gamble with legal companies that have a Dutch license
Some gambling sites advertise with ‘Gambling without Cruks’ or ‘Casino without Cruks’. These are illegal gambling companies. Do not gamble with these companies. They do not protect you. Only gamble with companies that have a Dutch license. This is a license issued by the Kansspelautoriteit. Check the Kansspelwijzer.
3. Set play limits
Decide in advance how much money and time you want to spend gambling. Set these play limits when you create a player account. Take breaks occasionally and stop when your deposited money is gone or the time is up. Do not withdraw or deposit more money.
4. The gambling company always wins
You often lose more than you win. Do you have winnings? Stop! Before you lose them again.
5. Don't fall for temptations
Bonuses, advertisements and offers try to tempt you. Make your own choice. You are in control of your own money.
6. Always read the rules carefully before participating
7. Only gamble with your own money
Never borrow money to gamble and do not use a credit card. It is also not wise to withdraw money from a business account.
8. Winning or losing is a matter of chance
9. Maintain a fixed daily schedule
Work, school and appointments with others give you a fixed daily schedule. Try to stick to it, so you maintain overview.
10. Only gamble when you feel good and enjoy it
Do not gamble when you are angry, sad, lonely or bored. Also do not gamble when you have used alcohol or drugs. Talk to someone if you do not feel well.