RESPONSIBLE BETTING
RESPONSIBLE BETTING implies that all types of games of chance are exercised under control. It is motivated by an idea based on the decision of an individual’s pastime so that he allocates a sum of money according to his possibilities with the condition of ending the game regardless of the fact whether he has won or not. The main goal is to encourage betting fans to think that betting/gambling is entertainment with the possibility of winning.
Education in recognizing the symptoms of addiction
According to social responsibility, Soccer betting company has joined the project “It is possible to stop” in 2011, organized by Special hospital for addiction diseases in Drajzerova Street, Belgrade. As a part of the project, more than 500 employees were trained in recognizing the symptoms of gambling addiction and received a Guide for employees in the form of a manual. Education is still ongoing, and training is organized for new staff at the Soccer sports betting company every six months. All of the employees who finish this training receive individual certificates in accordance with international standards. These certificates can also be found in all Soccer branches whose staff has completed the aforementioned education. During their training, the employees of the Sports betting company
Soccer have gained the basic knowledge of gambling addiction. The Guide represents a contribution to further understanding of how an uncontrolled game of chance can turn into a problem with consequences, not only for the player but also for his environment, family and society as a whole. The Guide unequivocally indicates that employees should not deal with the diagnosis of addiction, because only educated professionals in their field know and can do so, but it is also not necessary to be an expert to give someone information on where to turn for help.
Minors
According to the Law on Games of Chance of the Republic of Serbia, persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to bet both in branches and on the Website of the Sports betting company Soccer. The precautionary measures applied by Soccer include a number of check-ups aimed at preventing minors from betting. Sports betting company Soccer holds the right to request document verification from any user and may block the account until appropriate proof is received. In order to prevent misuse of other people’s accounts, the advice for parents is to additionally install programs for limiting content and possibly filtering.
Do you have a gambling problem?
GAMBLING
Games of chance can be an exciting pleasure, but we should not forget that they also bring certain risks that can lead to addiction and create numerous problems. Gambling/betting problems often remain “invisible” to the family and the environment, and more than often to the person who is in trouble precisely because of the lack of recognition that the problem really exist.
SIGNS OF A POSSIBLE GAMBLING/BETTING PROBLEM:
Are you using betting / gambling to escape problems and loneliness?
Do you think that betting / gambling are a good and easy way to earn money?
Are your friends and family worried about your betting / gambling?
Do you want to stop betting / gambling but you just don´t know how?
Is there a problem in your family, at work or with friends because of your frequent betting / gambling?
When you think of betting / gambling do you experience physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, “goosebumps”, …?
Are you suffering because of your gambling?
Do you often think about combinations, numbers, winning your money back and betting and sports results?
Do you think you can predict the results of gambling?
Do you lie to people around you about your betting/gambling?
Do you often get into conflicts because of your betting/gambling?
Have you lost your job or your family because of your betting/gambling?
If you have answered YES to one or more questions, you should think about your betting/gambling. If you are concerned about your betting/gambling or about someone you care about, you can reach us for any kind of help and advice. (bgdsoccer@gmail.com).