Gambling can be addictive – for some players, it becomes an addiction that interferes with their real lives. As a responsible gambling platform, Megapari takes steps to make it easier for users to recognise the signs of gambling addiction in themselves at an early stage and to deal with them effectively.
Responsible Gambling
Restrictions for potential customers
First and foremost, Megapari is not prepared to accept absolutely any customer – there are at least three categories of users who will be denied the right to hold an account:
- underage users – those under the age of 18;
- mentally vulnerable individuals, including those who are unable to take responsibility for their actions;
- those who appear on official lists of problem gamblers, having requested self-exclusion from Megapari or other similar companies.
Individuals falling into any of these categories may register an account with Megapari; however, during the verification stage, it will be determined that they are not authorised to use it. The company collaborates with counterparts from other platforms and relevant regulatory bodies to ensure that anyone who should not be participating in gambling is clearly barred from accessing it.
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
When tackling one’s own gambling addiction, it is crucial to identify it in good time, because in the early stages, a gambler often does not realise that they are already gambling too much. Users are also often not yet ready to talk about their setbacks, which makes it harder to stop them; in this situation, it is important for the customer to reflect for themselves on whether this is still just harmless fun, or whether there are already signs of a problem.
To help answer this question, the Responsible Gaming section on the Megapari website and in the Megapari mobile apps features a short questionnaire designed to accurately assess your current attitude towards gambling. If a customer answers ‘yes’ to half or more of the questions, this is already a serious reason to reconsider the role of gambling in their life – it seems to be becoming a problem.
Megapari support with self-restriction
Even when a gambler realises that they are developing an addiction, they are far from always able to stop themselves from placing yet another bet – and then another, and another. If you are not sure that you can control yourself, Megapari’s customer service team can help; by contacting them, you can:
Setting a limit on the amount you deposit or lose over a specific period of time helps you manage your finances effectively and ensures you don’t lose too much money;
Setting a limit on the duration of your gaming sessions over a specific period gives you the chance to devote more time to your real life, maintain your family life and not neglect other activities;
Take advantage of the option to freeze your account for 1, 6 or 12 months – this is suitable for those who are ready to take a step back and want to try living without gambling.
To find out more about the self-restriction options available and, if you wish, to make use of one of them, please contact Megapari customer support team in any way that suits you.