Top 10 risks of gambling
Gambling involves risks. If you’re not aware of them, you could find yourself in trouble sooner than you think. In this article, you’ll read about 10 risks associated with gambling. This will help you understand what to look out for and how to protect yourself.
1. Financial problems
You can lose a lot of money by gambling. You may lose your savings or get into debt. Always make sure you know how much money you are spending.
2. Relationship problems
Gambling can cause arguments with your partner, family or friends.
3. Stress, anxiety, or depression
Because of the problems gambling can cause, such as financial issues or relationship problems, you may feel down or angry. It can also cause a lot of stress. At times like these, talk to someone you trust.
4. Problems at school or work
Spending a lot of time on gambling can make it hard to concentrate. School and work may suffer. You could even lose your job or be unable to complete your education. Decide in advance the time you want to play and stick to it.
5. Gambling addiction
6. Behaviour that bothers others
Some people who gamble resort to stealing or lying to obtain money. Seek help if you notice that you are losing control.
7. You lose people
You can lose friends and family if you are only focused on gambling. You may end up more and more isolated.
8. Sleeping poorly
You think a lot about gambling or worry about money. This can cause poor sleep. Try to stop in time and take breaks.
9. You think you are going to win
Many people who gamble think they can win back their losses. That is why they continue gambling, which often leads to losing even more money. They may also lose friends and family.
10. Your family or children may suffer
If you have a family or children, they may also be affected by your gambling behaviour. Think of financial problems or tension at home.
Withdraw
- You can always lose your money. Winnings are never guaranteed, and gambling usually costs more than you’d like it to.
- With a legal gambling operator, you are always entitled to have your balance paid out. The operator must pay out your balance without undue delay.
- With an illegal gambling operator, there is a greater risk that you won’t receive your money, and there isn’t always a complaints procedure in place.
If I have a complaint
1. You can lodge a complaint with a gambling operator. All legal gambling operators must have a complaints procedure in place. This must be clearly visible on the operator’s website.
2. The gambling operator must take your complaint seriously and respond within a reasonable time.
3. If you are not satisfied, you can seek help from the Juridisch Loket.
4. The Gaming Authority cannot resolve complaints between you and the gambling operator. However, if they find that a gambling operator is not complying with the rules, they can, for example, impose a fine. You can report this here if you believe a gambling operator is not complying with the rules.
5. Keep your evidence and include it with your report. This includes emails, chat histories, screenshots and payment statements.