Responsible Gaming
Your safety and well-being are our foremost priority. Play intelligently, play responsibly. Gambling should always remain a recreational activity, not a solution for financial difficulties. It is crucial to gamble in moderation and adhere to these recommendations: 1. View gambling as a form of entertainment, not a guaranteed source of income. 2. Only use funds you can genuinely afford to lose. Never use money allocated for essential needs like rent, food, or utility bills. 3. Maintain a meticulous record of all your gambling-related expenditures. 4. Strictly avoid trying to recover losses. Escalating bets to chase lost money is an extremely risky practice. 5. Utilize the deposit limit tools available on all licensed sites in Portugal to effectively manage your spending.
Important Warning
Gambling carries inherent risks and can lead to addiction. Only wager money that you are prepared to lose. If you suspect you may have a gambling problem, seek assistance immediately.
Tips for Responsible Play
Establish your limits: • Set a strict budget before you begin playing • Define clear time boundaries for your sessions • Never gamble with borrowed money • Resist the urge to chase losses Self-Exclusion Options: All officially licensed operators provide robust self-exclusion options, allowing you to block access for a specified period or permanently.
Signs of Addiction
Recognize the warning signs of problematic gambling: • Playing for longer durations than initially intended • Concealing gambling activities from family members • Neglecting essential responsibilities • Increasing bet sizes to achieve the same level of excitement • Experiencing feelings of guilt or heightened stress • Repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce gambling If you identify with these signs, seek help without delay!
Immediate Assistance
24/7 Support: Responsible Gaming Helpline: 800 200 445 (toll-free) info@royalkingwin.com
International Resources
GamCare (UK) Confidential support and counseling available 24/7 gamcare.org.uk BeGambleAware Comprehensive educational materials and support services begambleaware.org Gambling Therapy Global online support network for gambling addiction gamblingtherapy.org Take Time to Think A campaign promoting responsible gambling awareness timetothink.co.uk
Self-Control Tools
Time limits Set daily, weekly, or monthly maximums for your playing duration. Deposit limits Define the highest amounts you can deposit within a specified period. Self-exclusion Temporarily or permanently block access to your gaming account.
Assess Your Relationship with Gambling
If you harbor any doubts about your gambling habits, consider these reflective questions: 1. Have you ever neglected professional or academic obligations due to gambling? 2. Do you gamble primarily to resolve financial issues rather than for entertainment? 3. Do you feel an immediate urge to gamble again after experiencing a loss? 4. Have you ever spent all your available money on gambling activities? 5. Have you ever lied, borrowed money, or sold personal belongings to fund your bets? 6. Does your family or your loved ones take a secondary role because of your gambling? 7. Do you gamble as a means to escape conflicts or feelings of disappointment? 8. Do you experience anxiety or restlessness when you are unable to gamble? 9. Do you suffer from low self-esteem related to your gambling practices? If you answered “yes” to several of these questions, you might be confronting an addiction.
Player Support and Help
The legal framework for online gambling in Portugal is designed to safeguard consumers and prevent problematic behaviors. Should you require assistance, various organizations offer psychological, social, or legal support: SICAD (Service of Intervention in Addictive Behaviors and Dependencies): Provides counseling and guidance. Linha Vida (Portugal): Offers telephone support and referrals to treatment services. Associação de Jogadores Anónimos (AJAL): Support groups for individuals facing gambling problems. Remember, actively seeking help is a clear demonstration of strength.
Need Help?
Do not delay. Support is readily available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 800 200 445