RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
MAINTAINING CONTROL WHEN GAMBLING :
Whilst the majority of people can and do bet within their means, for some people gambling can become a problem.

It may help you to keep control by following these guidelines :
• Gambling should be entertaining and not seen as a way of making money
• You should set limits for deposits, stakes and losses before you start gambling
• Avoid chasing losses
• Only gamble what you can afford to lose
• Keep track of the time and amount you spend gambling

You need to be able to control your betting, and spend money that is ONLY set aside for entertainment betting.

LEGAL GAMBLING AGE :
The gambling age across the world varies greatly. In some countries and areas gambling is outlawed altogether, in others gambling is only legal for foreigners, while in other countries everyone is allowed to play but the gambling age requirement is not the same for citizens as for foreigners.

The most common gambling age across the globe is 18 years and more than 50% of western countries have this gambling age for casinos and physical establishments.

Generally speaking, there is a trend of countries and states lowering the gambling age to 18, from previous limits of 21 years. This trend has been going for quite some time and across large parts of the world.

It is definitely a good idea to spend 5-10 minutes online to verify the gambling age to avoid problems down the line.

Here is a list of some of the most popular countries and their Legal gambling age.
• NIGERIA : 18+ years
• Australia: 18 years
• Belgium: 21 years. All real world players must be members of private clubs.
• Bulgaria: 18 years
• Canada : British Columbia, Nova Scotia & Ontario: 19 years, Quebec: 18 years
• Denmark: 18 years
• Finland: 18 years
• France: 18 years (recently lowered from 21 years)
• Germany: 18 to 21 years. 12 of 16 States have 18 years, 4 have 21 years
• Greece: 23 years (significantly older than in most other countries)
• Italy: 18 years
• New Zealand: 20 years to enter or gamble in a casino
• Norway: 18 years
• Portugal: Portugal has a rather confusing system at home. The age limit is 21 or 25 depending on the casino. Foreigners over 18 years of age are however allowed to play at all casinos.
• Spain: 18 years
• Sweden: 18 years to play in a casino
• United Kingdom: 18 years
• United States: 18 to 21 years

DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH GAMBLING ?

If you are concerned that gambling may be having a negative impact on your (or someone else's) life, then the following questions may help you identify an issue :
• Do you stay away from work, college or school to gamble?
• Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?
• When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost and in despair and need to gamble again as soon as possible?
• Do you gamble until you lose all your money?
• Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you have spent gambling?
• Have others ever criticised your gambling?
• Have you lied, stolen or borrowed to maintain betting habits?
• Have you lost interest in your family, friends or hobbies?
• After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
• Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?
• Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?

IF you answer 'yes' to one or more question then you have to consider whether you have a serious gambling problem.