Reflections on Responsible Gambling. Insights from the Community

[Poker Player]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

The point is that it is different to play skill games like poker than casino gambling. In the skill game, it is precisely that, with skill, which you can increase with study and effort, which increases your chances of winning. In casino games you cannot.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

None. I practically only play online.

• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Yes, over time.

[Findingnemo]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?
• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?
• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

I have always been a responsible gambler in my opinion cause I learned the importance of money the hard way so I am not going to spend too much on gambling that makes me responsible and I am always rational so I am never thinking of ways to beat the house cause its not possible.

I don't bother cause they know what they are doing is not allowed and it is their parent's job to monitor their kids activity and in this internet era it is impossible to find their real face.

[Julien_Olynpic]

I understand responsible gaming as a game of long-term risk limitation. In other words, a responsible player is one who knows how to control his risks. You know, there are fairly simple rules to avoid getting into financial disaster and to ensure that you always have capital, time and motivation to continue playing. And the most important rules are to limit the size of bets and the number of bets over a certain period of time. This allows you not to lose much.
 As for financial literacy, it can be understood in different ways. I have seen proposals even in schools to introduce lessons on financial literacy. But, as for me, different people put too different meanings into this concept. In fact, there is still no clear definition of financial literacy.

[moneystery]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

i can say that i am now more responsible in my gambling and not too aggressive to increase my bet when i find a series of losses. it may be because the longer i think that if i can not control my gambling then i will always be an irresponsible gambler, and therefore as much as possible i arrange so that i can gamble according to the rules that i have set and not exceed the limits.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

there is nothing special that i do about it, but i always gamble in places that are not accessible to children and as much as possible do not play in public places where children might be there. i think that small things like that can be used as examples of actions to reduce the number of children who are exposed to gambling at an early age.

[Rruchi man]

• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Due to the many stories about irresponsible gambling and gambling addiction, I have developed a strong sense of consciousness towards it, and I do not want to end up as a problem gambler for myself and my family.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

My actions are not so big but can be effective because I have spoken to other gamblers my age who I know have children growing up under their care. There is a need to keep a proper eye on your children, making sure not to gamble in front of them, and also monitor their activities online so that these children do not start gambling online without your knowledge.

[Zoomic]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?
• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

I have never spent so much money to gamble, neither has gambling come  in-between me and my job, my relationships and other aspects of my life. It is safe to say, I have never been an irresponsible gambler and have never had the compulsion to gamble when I'm not supposed to. I bet sometimes on sports and this is usually because of some friendly arguments between I and my friends. This I am able to achieve because I have a job, good hobbies and friends that keep my mind busy all the time.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

I come from a region where underaged gambling is prohibited. Anyone and everyone has the right to send underaged children away from casinos and other gambling platforms. The problem lies with kids who gamble online in their closet as it is often difficult to know what they are up to. It is the duty of every conscious adult to teach the children the right values and the potential consequences of violating them. I am one of those adults who let underaged children know the dos and don'ts of life, including gambling. I believed those little admonitions from me has helped most children around me maintain boundaries.

[Alphakilo]

Bold to you to assume that we were all irresponsible gamblers or gamblers who try to trick the system using different formats. Aside my religion which teaches me to ethics, I am always guided by my conscience. I know how the casino functions, the house always win isn't so, I play by their rules while being guided by my betting strategies.

I haven't done anything big thing to combat underaged gambling in my society other than telling my younger cousins to avoid the local bet shops whenever the opportunity presents itself. Why they ask? I point them to a local whose gambling addiction ruined his life and now stays on the street to begging passersby. That's their motivation to stay away.

"Use a small percentage of your income to gamble", "Have a gambling budget", "Bankroll, bet size", etc. are concepts that I got to understand very well being on this board. It hasn't been smooth but I am getting better with time.

[Wapfika]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

I’m always a responsible and ethical gambler. There are times that I made some risky bets out of emotion but that doesn’t repeat after committing that particular mistake since I’m always applying all the lesson I learned immediately.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

Underage gambling is a norm in my country due to the street gambling but I do report them to the authorities anonymously whenever I saw them near my house. 

• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

I would say I’m still the same before and after I involved in gambling because I’m financial advisor and always exposed on risk that’s why gambling addiction will not gonna work on me because I knew how to handle risks by myself.

[acroman08]

Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

when you say "subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?" do you mean find ways to increase my chance of winning by cheating? then, No. I am not fond of cheating, it usually takes out the fun in gambling which is one of the things I look forward to when gambling.

What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

locally? nothing really, I mean, from my experience local gambling shops have guards who are usually strict when it comes to letting people in and they usually require you to show ID before you can come in(though I am not sure about other places).

Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

I'd say yeah, seeing and experiencing gambling problems makes you realize to a lot of things.

[pawanjain]

Having been active on this board and engaging in countless conversations about gambling, sports betting, online casinos, KYC, Crypto casinos, betting strategies, gambling addiction, football banters and the whole gambling experience so far, it raises some fascinating questions. I'd like to read the answers of the gambling community members. This is a safe space.

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?
• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?
• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

1. I guess I would say Yes to that because I tend to stay in control while gambling and even if I take unexpected losses then I don't fear but stay calm try to handle the situation in my own way.

2. I have always adviced the underage to stay away from gambling and try to make them learn the bad side of gambling.
They need to be educated about gambling first instead of directly making them avoid gambling.

3. Ofcourse, over the years the experience that I have gained has made me more aware of how to handle a given situation.
Learning from our mistakes as well as others and preventing it from happening again is how you grow wise.
We need to manage our finances well because if we don't then we will surely end up in a bad place.

[iv4n]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?
• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?
• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

- I am more responsible than I used to be, that's for sure, but I don't see any connections with ethics here, I was and I am a fair player... I guess we all search for better odds of winning, but in gambling that is a neverending search, even if we find some good strategy it works only for a while.

- When talking to younger or older people, I am always completely honest about gambling. I always mention all the dangers of gambling and I try to explain to them what responsible gambling means and how to stick to that.

- I guess we all learn something after years of gambling, but I can't say that I become more financially literate just because of gambling.

[Orpichukwu]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

Yes, I have. My gambling activities have been very organised, I properly manage my bankroll, and I have also learned how to control my feelings, not allowing my emotions to affect my decisions. I also don’t even chase losses.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

Aside from here on this forum, where I give advice to newbie gamblers whenever one arises, I don’t think I have ever taken any personal steps to reshape or stop underage children from gambling; I just like minding my business and retaining my self-respect. 

• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?
  

I think so, because over time I have learned how not to allow the environment I found myself to affect how I think or how I gamble. I also don’t allow my greed to affect me too much, like trying to increase my wager amount, thinking I will make more profit from the game if I place the bet with a higher amount.

[Amphenomenon]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

I'm not entirely responsible, I do acts in some ways that are irresponsible by not really analysing the game properly which  is just acting lazy or probably after a long day though I usually choose the better odds of winning when I'm really serious to gamble, I take my time on this.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

Actually I don't relate others about gambling because I only gamble online but when I have to speak about it to anyone I speak more about the risks in it than anything.
 

• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Actually I don't really gamble often to consider myself as fully as a gambler, I just place bet with money I can possibly lose and laugh on it. I guess that's why I don't usually bother about analysing just more curious about playing various games, though I have been advised to stop virtual games but that's were I usually find more fun and so I just continue.

Though I see myself as a financial literate in gambling or one tending to it because I spend time reading replies of forum members about gambling discussion off such and either learned from their mistakes or advise and also correct my misconception on any area I get wrong through their replies.

[stomachgrowls]

Having been active on this board and engaging in countless conversations about gambling, sports betting, online casinos, KYC, Crypto casinos, betting strategies, gambling addiction, football banters and the whole gambling experience so far, it raises some fascinating questions. I'd like to read the answers of the gambling community members. This is a safe space.

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?
• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?
• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

1. Im sure that im responsible but there are moments i do find myself having that kind of seeking ways or strategies on making myself having that increase of winning rate. 
2. I dont mind much because this is something that could be stopped personally but if i do find someone whose underage then he/she would definitely be taking up some words or advises from me
   but if we do speak about online then it would really be that impossible on knowing peoples age considering that they are playing on their own pc and facing up those screens. So it would be that not possible.
3. Of course, i didnt come into a point that i had messed up my finances due to gambling because i've been wary about the risks involved of it.

As long you do find yourself that having that awareness and that sense of being responsible with your actions. Never ever you would really be putting up yourself
into such possible gambling problems. It would really be just that depending on a certain individual.

[jossiel]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

I have become more responsible over the past years.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

I don't know, since I did gambled when I was underage or not yet at the right age. But this time, maybe with simple reminders telling that they should get a job first and don't gamble with their parent's money.

• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Literate in a sense that I can control myself but that didn't came from gambling but more from investing to Bitcoin.

[Rockstarguy]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

I think this question is a funny one because if you should ask a gambler that is addicted a question like this he may just claim he is a responsible gambler. I have always been a responsible gambler because I do not believe gambling is a source of income which I need to depend on. The reason why people found it very difficult to be responsible gambler is because they feel the easiest way of generating money to play gambling all the time. Being a responsible gambler is mindset and a good understanding of how gambling works, then I believe it will be easy to be a responsible gambler.

[Ben Barubal]

Having been active on this board and engaging in countless conversations about gambling, sports betting, online casinos, KYC, Crypto casinos, betting strategies, gambling addiction, football banters and the whole gambling experience so far, it raises some fascinating questions. I'd like to read the answers of the gambling community members. This is a safe space.

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?
• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?
• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

Sometimes I just think that when you say responsible gambler, you don't do things that a gambler shouldn't do. Is not gambling good enough to be considered a responsible gambler?

A thought that sometimes confuses me too is: if you can be considered a responsible gambler, do you have a limit on the amount you gamble? even though you know you always lose at gambling?

[AmoreJaz]

Sometimes I just think that when you say responsible gambler, you don't do things that a gambler shouldn't do. Is not gambling good enough to be considered a responsible gambler?

A thought that sometimes confuses me too is: if you can be considered a responsible gambler, do you have a limit on the amount you gamble? even though you know you always lose at gambling?

If you are not screwing your budget due to gambling, then, one way or another, you are already being responsible in terms of financial aspect. Now, you need to look at other angles, such as if you are still going to work on time, or your gambling doesn't affect any of your responsibility at home. So in my opinion, if gambling doesn't affect your usual day to day life as well as your financial aspect, then, I would say, you are more than likely a responsible gambler.

[Assface16678]

• Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

At somepoint no, I admit that I also become addicted to gambling to the point that I dont care anymore about my money I just want to chase ny losses and also to have fun, little do I know I dig ny own grave quite deep, thankfully I manage to wake up and step back to gambling before its too late, so now even I still gamble, I gamble with limit or to be more responsible so that the incident will never happen to me again.

• What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

None, Well I dont control anything even me as a stranger cannot do anything because I'm not their guardian, even I advise them not to gamble or stay away from gambling they will never listen, so the effective way is that the parents or guardians guidance.

• Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

Yes, because after the incident of me becoming an addicted to gambling, I manage to become more careful to my money, I learned how to take care of it and not just waste them for nothing good, In short I manage more efficiently my money.

[passwordnow]

Have you become a responsible and ethical gambler, or do you still find subtle ways to increase your odds of winning?

Ethical, maybe and responsible I guess. But I can't stand for some moments when I have to do some unnecessary decisions that are triggering my emotions. It's not about my increased odds of winning but probably taking the chance that there's got some twist to happen and I am anticipating what shouldn't happen and vice versa sometimes. I do somethings that I know is wrong in betting the opposite team, so maybe that counts? as if it's an actual gamble that I am believing with some possible twist but I know that odds or chance of winning won't change.

What small actions have you taken to combat underage gambling in your locality or online?

I have thought of others welfare before but when the time that I was just concerned with those folks, and yet they've flamed me and blamed me for their losses because I was so talkative and always giving them reminders as their elder and guide. I was off and started to avoid any kind of argument on what potentially can happen to them if they will gamble at the wrong period of their lives while they're young. I just let happen what should happen for themselves and they should be the one to learn their own lessons the hard way.

Have you become a more financially literate and socially conscious gambler?

I guess so, with how I control my spending habits and budget for gambling. I think that helped me from there to become more aware on how I should budget my bankroll and also spend if ever I win big.