Responsible Gambling
Play for fun, stay in control. VerifiedGamblers is a matchmaking marketplace — we don't run games or take bets. But everything we do sits close to gambling, and gambling carries real risk. We take that seriously, and we want you to as well.
You must be of legal age.
You must be at least 18 (or 21 where required in your region) to use this platform. Gambling is not for minors.
Gambling should never be a way to make money or escape problems.
Treat it as paid entertainment: only ever play with money you can afford to lose, set yourself limits before you start, and stop when you reach them. The odds always favour the house over time.
Watch for the warning signs.
Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:
- spend more time or money than you intended, or try to cut back and can't;
- chase losses, betting more to win back what you lost;
- borrow money, sell things, or neglect work, studies or family to play;
- feel restless, anxious or irritable when you're not playing;
- hide how much you play from people close to you.
Tips to stay in control.
- Decide on a fixed budget and time limit before you play — and keep to them.
- Never gamble to recover losses.
- Don't play when you're stressed, upset, or under the influence.
- Take regular breaks, and keep gambling a small part of your life, not the centre of it.
- Check in with yourself honestly — a free 3-question self-test is available at check-dein-spiel.de.
Where to get help — free and confidential.
If gambling is causing you worry, you're not alone, and help is available at any time:
- National gambling helpline (Germany): 0800 137 27 00 — free and anonymous. Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri–Sun 10:00–18:00.
- Online, anonymous, free self-test and counselling: check-dein-spiel.de
- Find local counselling near you: bundesweit-gegen-gluecksspielsucht.de
- In an acute crisis, 24/7: Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111 / 0800 111 0 222 (free).
Outside Germany, please look up the gambling-support and crisis services in your own country.
Want to step away?
You can stop using VerifiedGamblers at any time and ask us to delete your account and data. If you think you need a break from gambling itself, the services above can also help you set up self-exclusion at the casinos you play at.
Gambling can be addictive. Please play responsibly.