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1. Who is allowed to gamble?

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Gambling is only permitted for individuals aged 18 years and over in Germany. This applies to slot machines, scratch cards and betting on sports as well as the lottery and poker. This excludes games of chance at fairgrounds, where winnings consist of low-value prizes.

Which of the following statements does not apply?

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One of the significant characteristics of gambling is that participating always costs money and the outcome of the game relies predominantly on chance. Gambling involves the risk that some people may become addicted to it.

Is addiction to gambling an illness?

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Addiction to gambling is recognised as an illness which requires treatment. This means that treatment can be paid for by health insurers or pension insurance organisations.

Is it possible to compare addiction to gambling with other addictions?

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Research has shown that addiction to gambling has much in common with other addictions. Addicts want to satisfy their need for positive experiences as quickly as possible and as frequently as possible. The associated processes in the brain (e.g. addiction memory) and signs of addictive gambling behaviour (e.g. loss of control) are very similar to other addictions such as alcohol and drug addiction.

Is the probability of winning a game of chance influenced by the amount of money wagered?

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The result of a game of chance is completely unrelated to the amount of money wagered. The outcome of the game – and this is also the case for several consecutive games – always depends completely or predominantly on chance.

Which of the following statements is correct?

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Initially, it appears to be plausible that if an individual gambles regularly, they will win now and again. Providers of games of chance retain a significant amount for every euro wagered per game. The longer you play, the greater the profits of the provider.

Which game of chance is most heavily associated with addiction to gambling by the experts?

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Studies show that a particularly large number of people have become addicted to gambling by playing on slot machines. Although slot machines located in pubs and cafés appear particularly harmless, they have a quick gaming sequence. Players are therefore able to wager a large amount of money within a short space of time and lose it too. Nonetheless, betting on sports and casino games is associated with problems specific to gambling.

Which of the following factors is most frequently associated with a win a poker?

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When playing poker, chance plays a decisive role, as players cannot influence which cards they receive. Nonetheless, there are slight possibilities to influence the game using various techniques (counting cards in play, bluffing). Nevertheless, this possibility of having an influence is often over-estimated, meaning that the risk of simply continuing to play and losing a lot of money increases.

Online poker for real money is legal in Germany.

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Currently, both participating in and offering online poker for real money is forbidden in Germany. Providers of online poker games are often based abroad and advertise legal versions of the game in which only play money is used. This then lures players into playing poker for real money.

When playing roulette, is it possible to predict which colour will be next if the ball has fallen on “black” five times in a row?

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The roulette ball does not have a memory. For this reason, it is not the previous results of the game which are decisive for the outcome of the game, rather it is chance. The probability of red and black is therefore always equally great.

What is the meaning of a payout quota of 50 per cent?

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The payout quota describes the average proportion of money wagered which is then paid out to the players in the form of winnings. In this specific case in each game, an average of 50% of the money wagered is paid out to players. For each euro wagered, 50 cents remain with the provider of the game of chance and are not paid out.

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Do you often feel an irresistible desire to gamble?

In comparison with the past, do you currently invest more time or money in gambling than you used to?

Do you sometimes end up gambling more often or for longer periods of time, even when you didn’t originally plan on doing so?

Do you worry about money because of how much you spend on gambling?

Have you ever tried to stop gambling – and failed to do so?

Do your thoughts sometimes revolve around combinations of numbers and possible prizes?

Do you believe that you can “beat” the system when gambling?

When you think about gambling, does your body react physically – with symptoms such as a racing heart, sweaty palms or “butterflies in your stomach”?

During times when you can’t gamble, do you feel restless, irritated or physically uncomfortable?

Do you try to keep your passion for gambling secret?

Have you neglected certain obligations (career, hobbies, relationships) due to gambling?

Has your gambling caused problems within your family?

Have you often missed appointments or meetings because of gambling?

Do you primarily gamble when you’re bored, stressed out or feeling sad?

Do you suffer from your gambling behaviour?

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Have you answered more than five questions with “YES”?
This may be a sign that your gambling behaviour could be problematic or even critical. Don’t hesitate to get insight into your situation and seek help.
You have responded few questions with “YES”.
It appears as though you have your playing behaviour well under control. Continue to reflect on how you play and which risk you (would like to) accept. If you would still like assistance, we are always available to help.