Is "Responsible Gambling" just a legal disclaimer, not a real protection?

[Sim_card]

We all have common sense. You are to be held responsible for your actions and no one else because if the casino tells you to put your hands in the fire that it wouldn't burn you, and you did it a get burnt, will you put your hands in the fire again. Responsible gambling, means you should gamble with caution and don't gamble excessively but because you want to milk the casino, you didn't stick to their advise.

[Hatchy]

A gambler who blames a casino for his ill habits and irresponsible gambling is just crazy. No body forces you to sign up, the casinos places promotions on their sites to and as well, disclaimers to avoid any gambler that might want to blame them for their own responsibility.. the casino as well has a right to deny any false allegations and has laws guiding them. If they in any way are responsible for anything that happens to a gambler, let say he already ask to self restrict him from playing then they will pay damage as well.. a gambler should know these and put it at the back of his mind so he will gamble responsibly...

[mcdouglasx]

I think that responsible gambling in legal casinos is a legal obligation imposed by governments on these types of establishments, just as they do with betting, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes. Therefore, I see it more as a legal responsibility than an act of care. And nowadays, this has become so commonplace that it doesn't have the same impact on people; they simply ignore these kinds of things when they see them.

[Yaunfitda]

I think it's obvious that the responsible keyword here is not for the casino but for us gamblers. So we are the one that is responsible once we started playing in online or offline casinos. And even if we heard this from casinos, the blame is still on us specially if we lost big money. If we wanted to stop then stop and not blame the casino platform as for sure they are shielded by law with this disclaimer. The thing with gambler is that we think and blame everyone around us if we are losing big money. But on the other hand, if we are winning, we continue to play. That is the dilemma and so with that, we should not put the blame of casino themselves. Self-control is the key and just play for fun and entertainment if we can, play only the money that we can afford to lose.

[Japinat]

It isn't just a legal disclaimer, they never fail us in reminding ways to gamble responsibly, but no matter how much they'll do, if the gambler itself refuse to get aligned, then they can't do nothing but to watch the gambler consistently losing from his bets.

In addition, legal casinos have certain rules to follow, and ensuring that players will gamble responsibly should be given high emphasis. If they fail to do it, once reported, they will lose the operation, the reason why casinos are making sure that all gamblers should be aware on how to gamble responsibly, that's up to the players if they will adhere to that or may chose to have their own rules when gambling.

[purple_sparkles]

 I always say that responsibility warnings, no matter how annoying or inconvenient they may seem, should constantly remind players about the risks. The system should also be much stricter when it comes to screening and granting permission to gamble, especially when it involves playing on credit. Players are not always mentally healthy people, and some are simply unable to control their actions on their own.

[crwth]

I don't think it's right for the people to let it affect their gambling, knowing that it's the players' responsibility to gamble. It's definitely a way for them to let players know that they are "for" responsible gambling, but maybe hope that it doesn't.

I'm curious, is it required for them to do it? Like it's all about regulatory guidelines?

[Odohu]

So now responsibility is shifted away from the platform and onto the individual. And in a hindsight, "Play responsibly" is somewhat design to be opposite, as it could encourage us to play more?

The only thing you are not permitted to do in a country is anything against the law which in others words mean that everyone is striving not to break the law of wherever they exist and do business in. Casinos and other businesses will do their best to also protect themselves and their businesses hence the reason disclaimers are very important. Tobacco company use "smokers are liable to die young" and other types of funny languages. Alcohol companies use "drink responsibly", and in some countries where obesity is a big issue, those in the food business will find the appropriate disclaimers to protect themselves and their businesses from litigation.  So the disclaimer by gambling companies is mostly for legal legal purposes and as a gambler, if you know you cannot hold anyone liable for your problems, the best is to protect yourself.

[MArsland]

Is it really true that when casinos claim to protect players based on the idea of "responsible gambling", but in reality they are using this tool to shield themselves from gamblers legally? They claim that they have given the gamblers a chance not to become addict or lose money on their platform.

So now responsibility is shifted away from the platform and onto the individual. And in a hindsight, "Play responsibly" is somewhat design to be opposite, as it could encourage us to play more?

Responsible gambling means that both parties are equally protected from uncontrolled mistakes. The casino is only the provider and we as gamblers are fully responsible for what we play? In general, what the casino does is to return every decision to the gambler, the casino only takes precautions not completely ban and stop the gambler. Now it depends on how the gambler reacts to it, if he is not aware and continues to gamble irresponsibly, the casino is not to blame.

[SOKO-DEKE]

Is it really true that when casinos claim to protect players based on the idea of "responsible gambling", but in reality they are using this tool to shield themselves from gamblers legally? They claim that they have given the gamblers a chance not to become addict or lose money on their platform.

So now responsibility is shifted away from the platform and onto the individual. And in a hindsight, "Play responsibly" is somewhat design to be opposite, as it could encourage us to play more?

Gambling companies are not protecting any players from becoming gambling addicted. What they are doing is just giving warnings. If casinos want to really protect someone from becoming addicted, it should be done in this way for example, they should track the amount lost in gambling over some time and then stop the person from gambling for a while or use other methods so that someone does not get too much access to continue gambling when a certain amount is lost.

But with only warnings, it will never stop people from being addicted. If it were truly the case that gambling platforms do not want people to get addicted, even the bonuses given to some gamblers based on the amount deposited would not be offered. It is a business that gambling companies are doing, and they will never do anything against their profits. That is the point.

[Findingnemo]

More gambling leads to more revenue for them and casino is running a business not a social service so we can't expect them to save us from committing mistake because it is our job and being responsible save us from addiction, financial loss and mental health then we need to be that way and one who can't committ to that, should stay away from gambling.

[mrust_mobile]

Let’s be honest, if a player wants to play, nobody can stop him. Not his friends, not law enforcement (as long as it not illegal to play), not his family… obviously not casinos as well. Casinos put those responsible gambling stuff to protect themselves from the authorities. Just like how alcohol and tobacco companies put warnings on their products. “Alcohol bahd, smoking killz etc” the gubbermint enjoys that sweet tax money comes from the casinos but they also have a responsibility against the people. They want people to gamble but not too much. Same goes for alcohol and smoking as well. All of these habits have a place in the system. They can’t ban them but they also can’t let them take over everything.

[uche6215]

No business man no matter how bad the goods that he is selling will agree that the goods in his store are bad. This is it even with gambling casinos or companies you don't expect that they will agree to take the responsibility of gambling addiction.they will some how find a way and shift it to the gamblers , just saying something is not enough when you visit any Casino you will see the statement gamble responsible but this is just a legal protection that, they have due to regulation from the authorities. Casinos should do more because only relying on such statements is not enough taking appropriate measures in safeguarding their customers is very important.

[Mpamaegbu]

So now responsibility is shifted away from the platform and onto the individual.

That's how it's supposed to be – players/bettors are expected to be responsible for whatever action they take. It's the reason minors aren't allowed on gambling sites/betting shops. One must be of age as an adult before gambling so one can understand the consequences of one's actions. That caveat of "gambling responsibly" is a disclaimer just like what tobacco companies do with the –smokers are liable to die young– warning too. We also have such on trading platforms where exchanges and brokers warn that trading is a risky venture and that one could lose one's money. I see all that as a disclaimer. The sites may not really care about those making use of their services.

[Dunamisx]

So now responsibility is shifted away from the platform and onto the individual. And in a hindsight, "Play responsibly" is somewhat design to be opposite, as it could encourage us to play more?

Not really like that, some people will definitely yield to what had been suggested to them, while in other case, they will acted on the same thing you warned them to be careful about, this is more of a personal decision to what is right or not, some gamblers will just behave to satisfy their own humble self, even at any cost.

[qwertyup23]

Is it really true that when casinos claim to protect players based on the idea of "responsible gambling", but in reality they are using this tool to shield themselves from gamblers legally? They claim that they have given the gamblers a chance not to become addict or lose money on their platform.

It depends but generally no.

I somehow compare it to multinational corporations where they exert CSR (or Corporate Social Responsibility) efforts just to show the public that they care to the environment and to their stakeholders. In reality, however, this is nothing but a campaign to make it appear that they exert genuine efforts towards this goal.

So now responsibility is shifted away from the platform and onto the individual. And in a hindsight, "Play responsibly" is somewhat design to be opposite, as it could encourage us to play more?

I mean, this is the least damaging effects that a gambling company can do in order to make it appear to the public that they care for their players.

Like what I mentioned before, gambling companies are businesses. This means that they care more on the profit side and they would exert all the efforts possible to maximize it. By claiming that a gambling website actively advertises the slogan "play responsibly", in reality it does nothing but it somehow makes it appear that they do care for its players.

[retreat]

Casinos reminding gamblers to gamble responsibly is part of the regulations they enforce. Without regulatory rules, casinos wouldn't bother reminding gamblers to gamble responsibly, as without regulations, there's no legal or ethical obligation to protect players. Therefore, if you access an illegal casino, you'll rarely see them reminding players to gamble responsibly, as they're so happy to profit from their players, without regard for the long-term impact on them. Regulated casinos, on the other hand, are required to implement protection policies such as betting limits, self-exclusion features, and so on, as these are requirements imposed by regulators.

However, the obligation to protect oneself rests entirely with the players, and casino operators can only provide safeguards, not absolute protection. Therefore, players need to consider their limits and only gamble within their means.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Is it really true that when casinos claim to protect players based on the idea of "responsible gambling", but in reality they are using this tool to shield themselves from gamblers legally? They claim that they have given the gamblers a chance not to become addict or lose money on their platform.

So now responsibility is shifted away from the platform and onto the individual. And in a hindsight, "Play responsibly" is somewhat design to be opposite, as it could encourage us to play more?

There’s definitely truth to that concern. While responsible gambling tools can genuinely help some players set limits and reflect on their behavior, they also serve a legal and reputational purpose for casinos by shifting accountability onto the individual. By offering warnings, limits, and self exclusion options, platforms sometimes can argue they’ve done their part, even if the core design of the games and promotions is still built to maximize engagement and losses.

 In that sense, play responsibly can feel just like a metaphor now appearing ethical on the surface, yet existing alongside systems intentionally optimized to keep players playing longer and betting more and eventually losing in the end. What a life right?

[Rockstarguy]

Is it really true that when casinos claim to protect players based on the idea of "responsible gambling", but in reality they are using this tool to shield themselves from gamblers legally? They claim that they have given the gamblers a chance not to become addict or lose money on their platform.

I think all what the casino can do concerning responsible gambling is to give awareness to gamblers and this is enough.  The casino cant stop gamblers from gambling because they know nothing about gambling.  The way we are all are not the same financially the same way we are not the same in the way we spend money in gambling, so the casino cant tell if one is gambling so much because they dont really know what their customers cant afford to lose in gambling.

[Awaklara]

What determines control is not the casino. Maybe the casino provides features for gamblers to manage their gambling. But if the gambler does not use those features, then indeed we are just hiding behind that phrase. 
We might occasionally lose more. But we might still say that we are gambling responsibly. So there is nothing to worry about. 
The casino will never stop you as long as you keep depositing and losing in the games. They will be happy with what they get.