Responsible Gaming and Self-Control Guide

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Protect Your Entertainment Experience, Build Healthy Gaming Habits

Learn Self-Control Techniques, Enjoy Safe and Rational Gaming Fun

Why Do We Need Responsible Gaming?

Protect Your Entertainment Experience

According to research data, approximately 1-3% of adults worldwide may face problem gambling issues. Responsible gaming not only protects individuals, but also families and society.

💰 Protect Financial Security

Avoid debt and financial stress caused by gambling

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Maintain Relationships

Maintain healthy relationships with family and friends

🧠 Promote Mental Health

Reduce the risk of anxiety, depression and stress

✨ Improve Quality of Life

Ensure entertainment activities add to rather than detract from life’s enjoyment

Self-Control Techniques and Strategies

🕒 Time Management

  • Set Gaming Time Limits: Set clear time limits before each gaming session and use timers to remind yourself
  • Take Regular Breaks: Take a 15-minute break every 60-90 minutes to avoid prolonged continuous gaming
  • 😴Avoid Gaming When Tired: Judgment deteriorates when fatigued, making it easy to make irrational decisions
  • 📅Create a Gaming Schedule: Arrange gambling as entertainment during fixed time slots, not occupying work or family time

💡 Practical Tips Supplement

  • “20-20-20 Rule”: Every 20 minutes, stop and look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds
  • Set Multi-Level Reminders: Phone reminders + computer reminders + physical alarm clocks
  • Gaming Diary: Record the start and end time of each gaming session
  • Environmental Design: Game in bright rooms, avoid dim environments that cause time distortion

🧠 Emotional Control

  • 🧘Maintain a Calm Mindset: Keep a normal attitude whether winning or losing, avoid emotional decisions
  • ⚠️Recognize “Chasing Losses” Psychology: The desire to immediately win back money after losing is dangerous thinking, should pause calmly
  • 🎉Celebrate Rationally: Don’t get overly excited when winning and increase bet amounts
  • 💆Stress Management: Don’t use gambling to relieve stress when life pressure is high

🧘‍♀️ Advanced Emotional Management Techniques

  • Deep Breathing Method: 4-7-8 breathing technique (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds)
  • Mindfulness Meditation: Practice 10-15 minutes of mindfulness meditation daily
  • Emotional Labeling: Use a 1-10 scale to record emotional states before and after gaming
  • Alternative Activities: Engage in other activities when experiencing negative emotions (exercise, reading, music)

The Importance of Setting Gaming Limits

💰 Fund Management Principles

🎯 Set Daily Betting Limits

Set the maximum daily betting amount based on personal financial capacity, never exceed budget limits.

📅 Set Weekly/Monthly Limits

Establish longer-term betting budgets to avoid excessive betting in the short term.

⛔ Loss Limits

Set the maximum acceptable loss amount and stop immediately when reached.

🎉 Winning Goals

Set reasonable profit targets and consider stopping when achieved.

📊 Fund Allocation Recommendations

💵 Budget Allocation Example for Monthly Income of $50,000

CategoryAmountPercentage
Living Expenses$30,00060%
Savings & Investment$10,00020%
Emergency Fund$5,00010%
Entertainment Fund$2,5005%
Other Expenses$2,5005%

📱 Recommended Financial Tools

  • CWMoney: Taiwan local budgeting app
  • AndroMoney: Full-featured accounting software
  • Bank Auto-Save: Automatic savings function
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Behavioral Warning Signs

⏰ Time Loss of Control

Frequently exceeding planned gaming time

💸 Financial Loss of Control

Frequently exceeding set betting limits

📈 Increased Frequency

Gaming frequency significantly increases, gambling almost daily

🤐 Secretive Behavior

Hiding gambling activities or losses from family and friends

💳 Borrowing to Gamble

Starting to borrow money or use credit cards for gambling

Identifying Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

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Psychological Warning Signs

🌀 Compulsive Thinking

Unable to stop thinking about gambling, affecting daily life

🌆 Emotional Swings

Extreme emotional reactions based on gambling outcomes

🏠 Escapism

Using gambling to escape life problems or stress

😔 Loss of Interest

Losing interest in other activities, focusing only on gambling

😰 Anxiety Symptoms

Feeling anxious and restless when not gambling

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Life Impact Warning Signs

💼 Declining Work Performance

Work efficiency or attendance affected by gambling

👪 Deteriorating Relationships

Relationships with family and friends become strained due to gambling

💰 Financial Difficulties

Experiencing debt or financial crisis

😴 Health Problems

Sleep and eating habits changed due to gambling

📚 Academic Impact

Students experiencing declining academic performance due to gambling

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Healthy gambling behavior has the following characteristics:

  • Can control betting amounts and time
  • Does not affect daily life
  • Purely for entertainment, not for making money
  • Able to stop at any time

If you find it difficult to control betting amounts or time, we recommend seeking help immediately.

You can find the “Responsible Gaming” option in your personal settings to set:

  • Daily/weekly/monthly deposit limits
  • Single bet limits
  • Gaming time restrictions
  • Self-exclusion periods

Once these settings are activated, you need to wait 24 hours before they can be modified.

To protect personal privacy, each account can only have restrictions set by the account owner themselves.

However, you can:

  • Encourage family members to actively set restrictions
  • Help them learn about responsible gaming

If you notice signs of problem gambling in family members, please contact our professional counseling staff.

Emergency Action Steps:

  1. Immediately stop all gambling activities
  2. Do not try to “chase losses”
  3. Conduct a financial assessment, list all debts and assets
  4. Consider setting a self-exclusion period

Remember: This is not your fault, but a problem that needs to be solved.

Taiwan Free Resources:

  • Ministry of Health and Welfare Mental Health and Oral Health Division counseling resources
  • County and city social bureau family service centers
  • Taiwan Art Therapy Association

📞 Ministry of Health and Welfare Peace of Mind Hotline: 1925

(Yi Qi Ai Wo – Together Love Me)

Conclusion

Responsible gaming is the responsibility of every player and our common goal. Remember, gambling should be a form of entertainment, not a means to solve problems or make money.

If you notice signs of problem gambling in yourself or those around you, please don’t hesitate to seek help. Early intervention and professional support can effectively prevent problems from worsening and help restore a healthy lifestyle.

💫 Important Reminder

Rational Gaming, Happy Life
Your health and well-being are always more important than any game outcome

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