Find out what responsible gambling is and how to enjoy it at the Spelet.lv casino

Providing excellent entertainment while observing the principles of responsible gambling is one of the priorities of the licensed online casino Spelet in Latvia . Licensed online casinos in Latvia follow safe gambling principles, and online casino games are no exception.

Therefore, spelet.lv also recognises that its best player is a responsible player, as stated on this online casino’s website. It is also very important that every casino visitor and every gambling and entertainment enthusiast is informed about the principles of responsible gambling.

Those who realise that they may go too far in their pursuit of gambling experiences are also offered the option of self-exclusion.

What is responsible gambling?

In short, the concept of “responsible gambling” encompasses quite simple principles which, when followed, allow any casino customer to enjoy gambling entertainment while remaining fully in control and preventing gambling from becoming an addiction.

These principles are based on the player’s own understanding of and responsibility for their gambling style. In other words, they involve ensuring that gambling does not become a habit that can no longer be controlled, with the player constantly chasing a potential win.

It is important to bear in mind that gambling addiction does not have obvious physical signs or symptoms. Therefore, spelet.lv highlights some possible signs that may indicate a loss of control, which in turn may create a risk of developing an addiction.

These signs include:

• ·         An inability to stop once you have started gambling, regardless of whether you are winning or losing. You do not control your actions or decision-making.
• ·         You spend more money on gambling than you can afford.
• ·         Other people—family, friends or colleagues—point out your preoccupation with gambling and express concern about your ability to gamble responsibly.
• ·         You conceal and lie about your gambling in order not to reveal to others how much time you spend and how much money you use on gambling.

If any of these signs catch your attention, it is worth asking yourself some of the questions that the spelet.lv team also recommends to its customers:

• ·         Have you devoted time intended for work, school or other important activities to gambling?
• ·         Driven by gambling, have you sold your belongings or borrowed money so that you could continue playing?
• ·         Have you ever knowingly spent more on gambling than you could realistically afford?

These are just some of the questions worth asking yourself to assess your ability to gamble responsibly. As specialists recommend, and as stated on the spelet.lv online casino website, if you answer “Yes” to at least one of these questions, you may need to consult an addiction specialist to learn more about the possibility and risks of developing an addiction.

How spelet.lv promotes responsible gambling

As a licensed online gambling operator, spelet.lv promotes adherence to responsible gambling principles by reminding its customers about the existing risks of gambling addiction. With this in mind, spelet.lv offers its customers various options for limiting their gambling.

This is an excellent opportunity to start limiting the time and amount spent gambling in good time, in order to avoid losing control and the possible consequences thereof. In some cases, it can also serve as a way to almost completely withdraw from participating in licensed gambling.

Setting limits

One of the simplest and most frequently used options is to set limits on your player profile. There are two options for setting betting limits:

• ·         First, you can set a maximum bet limit. In other words, you can specify the maximum amount or value of a single bet.
• ·         Second, you can set a maximum overall limit for a 24-hour period. That is, you can specify an amount that cannot be exceeded in bets over 24 hours.

The customer can set these limits on their player profile, which is commendable not only when the customer recognises a loss of control while gambling. This option helps any player avoid becoming excessively engrossed in gambling, including those who use gambling simply as a form of recreation and do not wish to take excessive risks.

Account blocking

If such limits are still not enough for you or another Spelet customer to control your involvement in gambling, there are two further options.

Namely, you can take a short break from gambling and temporarily exclude yourself from the Spelet.lv register, or permanently block your account.

Self-exclusion register

The final step that may need to be taken if none of the restrictions mentioned above helps limit the extent of your gambling is to register for a gambling ban.

This involves applying for a gambling ban through the self-exclusion register. This means that, for a minimum period of 12 months, a person refrains from participating in any form of licensed gambling—both online and in physical gambling venues.

What is important to bear in mind

It should be remembered that, in the event of a loss of control, the first step towards limiting or completely giving up gambling must be taken by the person themselves. This means that every player must monitor their gambling habits and, in a given situation, acknowledge that their bets have become too high and that they have lost control.

As with other types of addiction, in the case of gambling, the affected person must themselves want to change something and, if necessary, seek help from specialists.

Enjoy gambling and excellent entertainment while always keeping responsible gambling principles in mind.