{"id":1061,"date":"2024-07-02T14:57:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T11:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/?page_id=1061"},"modified":"2025-12-22T14:11:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T12:11:36","slug":"take-control-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/take-control-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Take control"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1061\" class=\"elementor elementor-1061\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b92e64c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b92e64c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d3f460\" data-id=\"9d3f460\" 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take control<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca3a5ef elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ca3a5ef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a8a016\" data-id=\"2a8a016\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-508be08 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"508be08\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bed4eff\" data-id=\"bed4eff\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb6212 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7cb6212\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CGC-Website-Banner-1080x540-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1507\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CGC-Website-Banner-1080x540-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CGC-Website-Banner-1080x540-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CGC-Website-Banner-1080x540-1-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CGC-Website-Banner-1080x540-1-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CGC-Website-Banner-1080x540-1-1536x640.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9ab1ce6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9ab1ce6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-32e6e29\" data-id=\"32e6e29\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-986d606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"986d606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><p>Whenever you decide to participate in gambling, it's important to keep in mind that the outcome is always uncertain and losing is a possibility. Therefore, view gambling as a form of entertainment, similar to attending a concert or watching a movie, rather than a means to earn money.  <\/p>\n<p>Responsible gambling means participating in gambling activities in a way that ensures they remain fun and within personal limits. It involves making informed decisions based on understanding the risks, setting time and money limits, and recognizing when to take a break. By adhering to these principles, you can enjoy gambling while minimizing the potential for harm.<\/p>\n<p>The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission operates  within a regulatory framework designed to protect individuals and ensure fair  play in the gambling industry. The provisions of this legal framework require  licenced casinos to implement Responsible Gambling Programs. <\/p>\n<p>  These programs include options for setting voluntary limits  on the amount of money you can spend in the casino and the maximum number of  visits you can make in a calendar month. Additionally, self-exclusion programs  allow you to voluntarily ban yourself from the casino for a set period if you  feel your gambling is getting out of control. By participating in these  programs, you enjoy a safer and more controlled gaming experience.<span style=\"font-size: 24px\"><\/span><\/p><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87e711c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"87e711c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e058c98 bullets elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e058c98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fced23\" data-id=\"2fced23\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6887ab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6887ab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><p>Besides Responsible Gambling programs offered by licensed  casinos, the use of tools and strategies for safer gambling can help you enjoy  gambling responsibly. Practical tools like calculators for discretionary  income, <a href=\"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/estimate-your-discretionary-income\/\" class=\"links\">like the one offered on this website<\/a>, can help you estimate the amount  of income available, after essential expenses, which can be allocated  responsibly for entertainment, including gambling. In addition, having a plan  before you gamble can help keep gambling fun and safe. Before you gamble:<br><\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Set a  limit on how much time you plan to spend gambling, <\/li>\n  <li>Use your  smartphone to set a timer and take a break<\/li>\n  <li>Set a  limit on how much money you plan to gamble, <\/li>\n  <li>Play  responsibly by setting and sticking to a budget. Spend only what you can afford  to lose.<br><\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0820155\" data-id=\"0820155\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c490680 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c490680\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong>Gamble only when you\u2019re feeling positive and looking to  have fun and remember to: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n  <li>  Take  frequent breaks while gambling<\/li>\n  <li>Avoid  drinking alcohol while gambling<\/li>\n  <li>Avoid  chasing losses<\/li>\n<\/ul> \n<p>By utilizing these tools and strategies, you can make  informed decisions, stay within your limits, and ensure gambling remains a fun  and enjoyable activity. <\/p>\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take control https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Trapoula-24sec.mp4 Whenever you decide to participate in gambling, it&#8217;s important to keep in &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":23,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1061","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1061","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1061"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1061\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1531,"href":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1061\/revisions\/1531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1061"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}