Responsible Gambling
At LeGambler.com, we are committed to providing our users with a fun, entertaining, and safe gaming experience. We recognize that for most, gambling is a form of leisure, but for some, it can become a problem. Our top priority is promoting responsible gambling practices and providing the tools and resources needed to maintain control.
How to Gamble Responsibly
- Set Limits: Decide in advance how much time and money you are willing to spend, and stick to it.
- Never Chase Losses: Do not try to win back money you have lost. Accept losses as the cost of entertainment.
- Balance is Key: Gambling should not be your only form of entertainment. Make sure you enjoy other activities.
- Gamble with Disposable Income: Only use money you can afford to lose. Never use money intended for essentials like rent, bills, or groceries.
- Understand the Game: Know the rules and the odds of the games you are playing.
- Keep it Social: Gamble with friends for fun, not by yourself as a solution to problems.
Do You Have a Gambling Problem?
Gambling becomes a problem when it stops being fun and starts negatively affecting your life or the lives of those around you. Ask yourself these questions:
- Do you ever gamble to escape worry or trouble?
- Do you often gamble for longer periods of time than you planned?
- Have you ever lied to friends or family about how much you gamble or how much you have lost?
- Have you ever tried to win back money you lost the day before (“chasing losses”)?
- Have you ever borrowed money to gamble or to pay a gambling debt?
- Does gambling ever cause you to neglect your work or family?
Answering “yes” to any of these questions may indicate a gambling problem.
Need Help? Here’s Where to Find It.
If you feel you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, free, confidential help is available 24/7. We encourage you to reach out to these professional organizations:
- Gamblers Anonymous: https://www.gamblersanonymous.org
- A fellowship of individuals who share their experience and support each other to solve their common problem.
- GamCare: https://www.gamcare.org.uk (UK-based, excellent resource)
- Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- Offers information, advice, and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
- BeGambleAware: https://www.begambleaware.org
- Provides support and information to help people make informed decisions about their gambling.
- Pause Before You Play: https://pausebeforeyouplay.org
- Simple, effective self-assessment tool and resources from the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
- Gambling Therapy: https://www.gamblingtherapy.org
- Global support service offering help in multiple languages via chat, forum, and email.
Blocking Software and Parental Controls
We do not allow individuals under the age of 18 to use our services. We strongly encourage parents and guardians to use monitoring tools and third-party blocking software.
Recommended tools include:
- Gamban: A dedicated gambling blocker that works on PCs, mobile devices, and tablets. One-time payment, blocks across all your devices. Useful for both parental control and adult self-exclusion.
https://gamban.com - Gamblock: Comprehensive gambling site and app blocker. Subscription-based service that works on computers, smartphones, and tablets with regular updates. .
https://www.gamblock.com - Net Nanny: Comprehensive internet filtering and monitoring software.
https://www.netnanny.com - Built-in OS & Router Controls: Don’t forget to utilize the free parental controls available in your device’s operating system (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) and your home internet router.
