For many gambling enthusiasts, the legal gambling market is currently not really attractive. The strict player protection measures such as the minimum playing time of five seconds or the autospin ban often restrict slot fans. However, the black market is becoming increasingly ‘dangerous’ for casino players. Why? Quite simply, more and more banks and payment service providers are reporting suspicious gambling transactions to the police.
Online gambling can be an entertaining and exciting pastime for young and old alike. However, in order to have lasting fun playing with real money, gamblers should also know when to stop. After all, it's no coincidence that self-discipline is one of the most important skills you should bring to this "hobby". But when is the right time to cash out your casino winnings and end the game?
The BZgA offers interested parties various options for obtaining counselling on gambling or specific help with problems. All services are free of charge, which is made possible not least by broad support from the gambling industry. It was recently announced that the cooperation and financial commitment will be extended.
A study on gambling addiction published by the Federal Ministry of Health at the end of 2023 raises more and more questions. According to the study, the number of gambling addicts in Germany is said to have tripled within a very short period of time. The number of people with "problematic gambling behaviour" is even said to have increased tenfold. More and more politicians and experts are now questioning the results of the study.
A few weeks ago, ZDF broadcast a report entitled "Gambling to the point of bankruptcy". The report focused on the risks and consequences of gambling. It is striking that the 30-minute programme takes a particularly critical view of the subject. Is it still worth watching in the ZDF media library?
Last Tuesday (23 January) a documentary about gambling addiction was broadcast on ZDF. The 20-minute programme is about 23-year-old Defne, who became addicted to gambling at the tender age of 19. At the height of her addiction, she lost around 100,000 euros in an online casino in just one night. But how did this lovely young woman lose so much money at such a young age, and how is she doing now?
Illegal gambling seems to be a much-discussed topic more than ever since the State Treaty on Gambling came into force in 2021. Indeed, it has become clear over time that a huge number of Germans continue to access such services, especially online. For most people, the legal risks of using such services are apparently not worth mentioning. However, several media have now reported on the increasing number of prosecutions. What is the reason for this?
Digital technologies are no longer just used for entertainment, communication or office support. They are also becoming an increasingly important cornerstone of medicine. Among the many possibilities offered by digitalisation, virtual reality (VR) is currently experiencing a boom. Doctors and therapists see great potential, especially in psychotherapy. In fact, VR is increasingly being used to combat gambling addiction.
Of the approximately 85 million inhabitants of Germany, around 1.3 million have a so-called "gambling disorder". In other words, more than every 100th German citizen has such a disorder. At least this is the conclusion reached in the current gambling atlas. But how can the proportion of problematic and pathological gamblers in Germany be reduced in the long term?
Within the framework of a study, finance market researchers want to find out how gambling fans behave at the stock market. The preferences of the investors depend especially on the level of education, as well as the personal wealth. Those who like gambling tend to rarely be found at a stock exchange. Hereunder we are reporting in detail about the interesting results of the recently published study.
On the 14th. March 2023 the popular Twitch-streamer and E-sportsman “Flobby” died at the age of only 22 years. According to the information given by his friend and streamer colleague “Big Spin” from the E-sports-organisation SK Gaming, Justus von Eitzen, as he is known by his civil name, committed suicide. Now on the internet there is speculation about why the successful streamer has chosen to die at such a young age.
Bonus offers in online casinos reward the players for their activities or motivate the players to register with a provider. The majority of the online gambling providers offer a bonus on the basis of the first payment. In the past however the so-called cashback bonus became popular. How does the cashback bonus in the online casino function and how dangerous is such an offer?
Nowadays whilst waiting or to while away the time one automatically reaches for the smartphone. To send a message to friends, to discover what’s new on social media or to buy in online shops. Besides, for years the casino apps have increased in popularity. In this case these is for mobile products of the casino, which are tailor-made for smartphones. How relevant is the smartphone, when compared to a PC?
In an interview with BuzzFeed News DE a young man has admitted to having lost several thousand Euro in gambling. The 19-year-old has stated that he first started dabbling in casinos streams when he was 15 and thus he became addicted.
Lately it is not only energy that has become more expensive but even foodstuffs. A recently published study from Great Britain has concluded that the rapid increase in prices is linked to an increase in the risk of gambling addiction in women.
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