Responsible and Safe Gambling
What is Responsible and Safe Gambling
Welcome to Gamble Control, the Responsible and Safe Gambling platform of the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission. Our aim is to prevent and reduce the risks linked to gambling, through information, awareness and practical support tools.
Responsible and Safe Gambling is a complete framework for preventing and reducing the harm that may result from gambling. Its main principle is that gambling should be treated only as a form of entertainment, and not as a way to make money or deal with personal or financial problems.
All gambling games are based on uncertainty, probabilities and luck. The results cannot be predicted and are not affected by what happened before. Even in games where knowledge or strategy may influence some decisions, luck still plays a key role. Understanding this helps players have realistic expectations and make more informed decisions when gambling.
Safer gambling requires self-control, awareness of the possible risks, and the ability to recognise whether gambling is having a negative effect on a person’s financial, professional, social or personal life. Recognising the early signs of problematic behaviour is important for prevention and protection.
Licensed casinos apply policies, procedures and tools that aim to reduce the risks linked to gambling. The Casino Operator is required to apply measures for the prevention and protection of players. This includes recognising behaviours that may show problematic gambling, as well as providing suitable tools and support mechanisms.
These measures include, among others, options to set money and time limits, self-exclusion mechanisms, access to information material, and tools that help players assess and manage their gambling more effectively. There are also tools to help players estimate how much money they can afford to spend on entertainment, as well as tools for recognising possible gambling-related difficulties at an early stage.
Using the available tools and services can help maintain a safer, more balanced and controlled gambling experience. Through information, prevention and responsible participation, player protection is strengthened and a safer gambling environment is promoted for everyone.[
