Responsible gaming is an important part of Parik24's customer service policy, so we take any issues that may arise from gambling addiction very seriously. Parik24 is committed to protecting players from excessive gambling and preventing anyone under 21 from participating in gambling.
We want our service to be as convenient and functional as possible and perfect for an exciting pastime. Unfortunately, for some players, gambling can turn from an exciting hobby into a problem.
Parik24 fully supports and shares responsible gambling policies employed worldwide and is committed to ensuring users can enjoy safe and exciting gaming without losing control.
Maintaining control
Gambling in a betting shop is just entertainment, a good way to have a good time, enjoy the game of your favorite team and find like-minded people among other betting participants. Having a good time watching matches and gambling, however, it is worth remembering that it is necessary to observe the measure.
Absolutely every bettor should always remember:
- Gambling is only a form of leisure, not a way to make money, you must not lose your sense of proportion;
- If you lose, you should not try to win back immediately, because there is always a chance to win next time;
- start the game on the condition that you can only spend the amount of money you have and no more;
- keep a close eye on the time and amount of money you spend on the game.
Protection of persons under the age of 21
Persons under 21 years of age are prohibited from playing Parik24. According to current legislation of the Republic of Belarus, participation in the game by persons under 21 years of age is illegal.
The Parik24 service is not intended for children or teenagers. We do everything possible, including in accordance with the current legislation of the Republic of Belarus, to ensure that persons under 21 do not participate in gambling. Therefore, users are required to present an identity document (passport). Under no circumstances may anyone under 21 be served on the Parik24 website. Company employees strictly enforce this rule.
Preventing gambling addiction
While gambling is a fun pastime for most people, a small percentage suffer from gambling addiction. Recent studies have shown that only a small percentage of adults face the problem of gambling addiction. However, Parik24 takes this issue very seriously and encourages bettors to always remember the following:
- gambling is based on the law of probability, so there are no "formulas" or "systems" that guarantee a win;
- the desire to play must come solely from you;
- gambling is entertainment, not a way to get rich quick or pay off debts;
- Regularly keep track of how much money you spend on the game;
- you always have to know the rules of the game to play;
- It is difficult to define the line that separates healthy excitement from morbid addiction. But there are some signs that may indicate that a bettor is starting to have a problem.
You are asked to answer 10 questions. If you answer at least 5 of them in the affirmative, there is a high probability that you are already addicted to gambling.
- Are you seriously involved in gambling?
- Are your betting amounts constantly increasing?
- Do you borrow money to play?
- Do you often play longer than you planned?
- Is frequenting the betting shop negatively affecting your reputation?
- Do you feel annoyed or frustrated if you can't take part in a bet?
- Is participating in gambling a way for you to get away from your problems?
- Do you have to win back a lot?
- Have you tried to control the size of betting amounts, time in the gambling establishment, but your attempts were unsuccessful?
- Do you not talk about your gambling addiction to your loved ones?
Tips for managing the game
- Determine in advance for yourself the time you will spend on visiting the betting shop or website;
- Set yourself a maximum amount you are willing to lose and do not exceed it;
- Never borrow money to gamble;
- Try to find a new hobby and combine it with gaming;
- Never visit gambling establishments if you are in a bad mood, depressed or depressed.