Responsible gambling

Responsible Gambling at Alles Spitze

Gambling should be an enjoyable activity, not a way to make money or cope with difficult feelings. Slot games involve risk, and there is no guaranteed way to predict or control the outcome.

At Alles Spitze, we encourage mindful play. Take time to consider your choices, set limits that feel comfortable, and stop if gambling no longer feels enjoyable.

Keep Gambling in Balance

A few simple habits can help you stay in control:

• Decide how much time and money you can afford to spend before you begin.
• Treat that amount as the cost of entertainment, not as money you expect to win back.
• Set a time limit and take regular breaks.
• Keep gambling separate from essential expenses, savings, and borrowed money.
• Avoid gambling when upset, tired, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or hoping to solve financial problems.
• Don’t chase losses. A loss does not mean a win is due.
• Make space for other activities, interests, and time with people you care about.

Warning Signs to Look Out For

It may help to pause and check in with yourself if you:

• Spend more time or money gambling than you intended.
• Keep gambling to try to recover losses.
• Borrow money, use credit, or miss bills because of gambling.
• Hide your gambling or feel unable to talk about it.
• Feel restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop.
• Neglect work, study, relationships, or other responsibilities.
• Gamble to escape stress, loneliness, or other difficult feelings.

Noticing one or more of these signs is a reason to take a break and consider what support could help. You don’t have to wait until things feel severe to make a change.

Tools to Help You Stay in Control

If gambling is becoming harder to manage, consider using practical limits and breaks where they are available:

• Deposit limits: Set a maximum amount you can add within a chosen period.
• Loss limits: Decide how much you are prepared to lose and stop when you reach it.
• Time limits and reminders: Keep track of how long you have been playing.
• Time-outs: Take a temporary break from gambling.
• Self-exclusion: Block access to gambling for a longer period if you need stronger support.
• Payment controls: Ask your bank or payment provider whether gambling transaction blocks are available.

Choose limits before you play, and avoid increasing them in the moment. If you have excluded yourself from gambling, respect that decision and don’t try to work around it.

When You Need Support

Talking to someone you trust can make it easier to take the next step. You could also speak with a qualified counsellor or a support service that works with gambling-related concerns. Support is available for people at any stage, whether you are worried about your own gambling or affected by someone else’s.

If gambling is causing financial pressure, consider contacting a free debt-advice service in your area. If you feel overwhelmed or unsafe, seek urgent help from local emergency or crisis support.

Support for Friends and Family

If someone close to you is struggling with gambling, try to speak calmly and without blame. Share what you have noticed, listen to their perspective, and encourage them to consider support.

It can also help to protect your own wellbeing and finances. Set clear boundaries, avoid covering gambling-related losses, and seek support for yourself if the situation is affecting you.