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Social Casino Games are a fun, online alternative to gambling activities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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Social Casino games are designed to simulate Casino Games, and provide an authentic in-Casino gameplay experience, including the aspect of social interactions with other players.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These games are entertaining and provide an element of thrill, enabling you to earn in-game credits or points, without a monetary outcome.<\/p>\n

While playing these games, sometimes players may spend more money or time playing than they intended or lose track of how much time they are spending playing the game or how much money they are spending on purchasing in-game credits and upgrades. If these happen, it could be a sign of potential harm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, it is always a good idea to decide how much time and money you want to spend playing games. Set a timer or reminder, limit your deposits, and have fun playing, then take a break until next time.<\/p>\n

Although Social Casino Games are only a simulation, gambling content or simulated gambling content is not suitable for young people. With this in mind, Social Casino Games should only be played by those of legal age to gamble and are not suitable or appropriate for children or teens.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Time Aspect<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Social Casino Games, like any game or form of entertainment, involves the player spending time on actually playing the game. If using a smartphone or tablet, you can always check the screen time spent on each app, including games. This could be useful in understanding how much time is spent playing and how to go about setting reasonable time limits.<\/span>\u00a0It is important to remember that excessive time spent on gameplay may result in some adverse outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Excessive time spent on gameplay could lead to less time spent with friends and family, on completing important tasks or interrupt your sleep. Sometimes, time may simply fly by, while one is playing, and the player may not even realise the amount of time they\u2019ve spent playing.<\/span><\/p>\n

If this happens occasionally, it may not have a significant negative impact, however, if it begins to occur more frequently and becomes potential habitual, it could lead to undesirable outcomes. If you find yourself lying to others about how much time you have spent playing, this may indicate a serious problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to try and keep track of how long you have been playing, and try to set a reasonable limit, to help prevent this from becoming a problem. Set yourself a timer on your device or ask someone trusted to remind you when you have been playing for a set time.<\/span><\/p>\n

This advice does not only apply to Social Casino Games, but to any form of Online Gaming. In the recent past, studies have revealed that certain popular online social games have led to a rise in adverse health consequences, including rise in stress and physiological health problems, poor sleep, increase irritability and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Money Aspect<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Some games may involve in-game purchases in order to play or improve gameplay experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes it can become difficult to control spending within one\u2019s limits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These limits may differ from person-to-person, but it is important to remember that everyone has a certain limit on how much they can afford to spend, without it causing financial problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a good idea to try and set a limit for yourself, in an effort to try and control how much you spend on games. It is also important to ensure that your spend on games does not take away from other important expenditures. Be mindful of spending small amounts, over time these can add up to significant amounts. Remember that spending money on in-game items often uses real money, especially, if you make payments for these. Payments are often linked to your accounts via credit cards associated with your accounts and depending on the game, payments may be subscription based or pay as you go.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ask yourself these 4 questions:<\/h1>\n

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  1. Am I spending too much time or too much money playing these games?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Do I have a friend or family member who might be spending too much time or money playing these games?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Do I need to take a break from playing?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Would I like to limit how much I play?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Some key indications if you could be playing too much:<\/span><\/h1>\n

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    Do any of these apply to you or a friend?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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