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We are open about gambling<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Are you looking for information about gambling? Are you concerned about your own gambling behaviour? Or about someone else who is gambling too much? Do you feel like you could use some help? Then you’ve come to the right place: we are open about gambling. <\/p>

Only gamble with companies that have a licence, so you are better protected. In the Kansspelwijzer you will find all gambling companies that have a licence from the Kansspelautoriteit (Netherlands Gambling Authority). <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Know what's
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What is gambling?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Top ten risks of gambling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. Financial problems<\/div>

You can lose a lot of money by gambling. You may lose your savings or get into debt. Always make sure you know how much money you are spending. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2. Relationship problems<\/div>

Gambling can cause conflicts with your partner, family, or friends. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3. Stress, anxiety, or depression<\/div>

Because of the problems gambling can cause, such as financial issues or relationship problems, you may feel down or angry. It can also cause a lot of stress. At times like these, talk to someone you trust. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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4. Problems at school or work<\/div>

Spending a lot of time on gambling can make it hard to concentrate. School and work may suffer. You could even lose your job or be unable to complete your education. Decide in advance the time you want to play and stick to it. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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5. Gambling addiction<\/div>

You can get addicted to gambling. You want to keep playing, even if it causes you problems. Get help <\/a><\/strong><\/u>if you think you're losing control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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6. Behaviour that bothers others<\/div>

Some people who gamble resort to stealing or lying to obtain money. Seek help if you notice that you are losing control. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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7. You lose people<\/div>

You can lose friends and family if you are only focused on gambling. You may end up more and more isolated. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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8. Sleeping poorly<\/div>

You think a lot about gambling or worry about money. This can cause poor sleep. Try to stop in time and take breaks. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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9. You think you are going to win<\/div>

Many people who gamble think they can win back their losses. That is why they continue gambling, which often leads to losing even more money. They may also lose friends and family. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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10. Your family or children may suffer<\/div>

If you have a family or children, they may also be affected by your gambling behaviour. Think of financial problems or tension at home. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What is gambling?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How do gambling companies operate?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Gambling companies want players to have fun, but of course they also want to make a profit themselves. To achieve this, they use various methods to make gambling attractive and exciting. In this text, you can read about how gambling companies work and what goes on behind the scenes. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The gambling industry cares about profit, not about you.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Illegal
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What is gambling?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Risks of illegal gambling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Illegal gambling carries many risks. If you wish to gamble, do so with a gambling company that holds a Dutch license. Are you unsure if a gambling company is legal? You can easily check this in the Kansspelwijzer<\/a>. What are the risks of illegal gambling? <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore about illegal gambling companies<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Concerns about someone else<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How to recognize signs of gambling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It is possible that a person exhibits one or more signs. These signs may also change as gambling behaviour increases. While these signs can indicate a gambling problem, they do not necessarily do so. Something else might also be at play. Therefore, it is always important to engage in conversation with the person. <\/p>

– Helder op School <\/i><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Gambling can feel exciting,
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Learning from experience<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Experiences<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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