Responsible Gaming at one89

Our Commitment to Player Safety

At one89, we believe that gaming is entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. While the majority of our players enjoy gaming responsibly as a recreational activity, we recognize that for some individuals, gaming can become problematic. That is why we have implemented comprehensive responsible gaming measures to protect our players and promote healthy gaming habits.

Our responsible gaming program is built on three core principles: prevention through education, early intervention through self-control tools, and support for those who need help. We are committed to creating a safe gaming environment where players can enjoy our platform without negative consequences to their financial well-being, relationships, or mental health.

Understanding Problem Gambling

Problem gambling, also known as gambling addiction or compulsive gambling, is an impulse-control disorder characterized by an inability to stop gambling despite negative consequences. It can affect people of any age, gender, or socioeconomic background. Warning signs of problem gambling include:

• Preoccupation: Constantly thinking about gambling, planning the next session, or reliving past wins and losses
• Escalation: Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the same excitement
• Loss of Control: Repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop, reduce, or control gambling behavior
• Withdrawal Symptoms: Feeling restless, irritable, or anxious when attempting to cut down on gambling
• Escape: Using gambling to escape problems, relieve feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression
• Chasing Losses: Returning another day to try to win back money lost (the "chase")
• Lying: Concealing the extent of gambling involvement from family, friends, or therapists
• Jeopardizing Relationships: Risking or losing significant relationships, jobs, or educational/career opportunities because of gambling
• Financial Dependence: Relying on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling

If you recognize several of these warning signs in yourself or someone you know, it may be time to seek help. Problem gambling is a treatable condition, and support is available.

Self-Assessment Questions

Ask yourself these questions honestly to evaluate your relationship with gambling:

• Do you gamble more money or for longer periods than you originally intended?
• Have you tried to stop or reduce your gambling but found yourself unable to do so?
• Do you think about gambling when you are doing other things?
• Have you lied to family or friends about your gambling activities?
• Do you gamble to escape problems or relieve negative feelings?
• Have you borrowed money, sold possessions, or missed bill payments because of gambling?
• Has gambling caused problems in your relationships, work, or education?
• Do you feel the need to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement?
• Have you committed illegal acts (theft, fraud, embezzlement) to finance gambling?
• Do you feel restless or irritable when trying to cut down on gambling?

If you answered "yes" to four or more of these questions, you may have a gambling problem and should consider seeking professional help.

Play Within Your Limits

Responsible gaming starts with setting clear boundaries and sticking to them. Here are essential guidelines for safe play:

• Set a Budget: Decide how much money you can afford to lose before you start playing. Never gamble with money needed for rent, bills, food, or other essential expenses.
• Set Time Limits: Decide in advance how long you will play and stick to it. Use an alarm or timer to remind yourself when time is up.
• Never Chase Losses: Accept that losses are part of the game. Trying to win back lost money typically leads to bigger losses and emotional distress.
• Don't Gamble When Upset: Avoid gambling when you are angry, depressed, anxious, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Impaired judgment leads to poor decisions.
• Take Regular Breaks: Step away from the screen regularly to maintain perspective and avoid getting caught up in the moment.
• Balance Gaming with Other Activities: Maintain a healthy lifestyle with family time, work, hobbies, exercise, and social activities outside of gaming.
• Understand the Odds: Remember that all games favor the house in the long run. Winning is based on chance, not skill or strategy (except in certain games like poker).
• Never Borrow to Gamble: Only gamble with money you actually have. Using credit cards, loans, or borrowed funds is a serious warning sign.