Responsible Gambling

Sports betting is a popular form of leisure that is meant to bring exclusively positive emotions, sports excitement, and entertainment. However, for some users, a passion for betting can escalate into a problem.

Internet Consulting OÜ, as an independent publisher, shares international safety standards in the iGaming industry. We firmly believe that sports betting should never be viewed as a way to make money, a source of additional income, or a tool to solve financial problems.

Self-Assessment: How to Recognize Addiction?

Gambling addiction (ludomania) develops unnoticed. To detect a loss of control over your gaming process in time, we recommend regular self-diagnostics. Answer the following questions honestly to yourself:

• Do you spend more time or money on betting than you can afford to lose without damaging your budget?
• Do you experience a compulsive urge to chase losses immediately after a series of failures?
• Do you borrow money, sell property, or use funds intended for important family needs to place a bet?
• Do you hide the true scale of your expenses and time spent on bookmaker websites from your loved ones?
• Does betting cause you feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, or outbursts of aggression?
• Has your passion for betting caused problems at work, school, or in relationships with your family?

If you answered "yes" to at least two questions on this list, it is a serious reason to reconsider your attitude toward gaming and seek professional help.

Practical Tips for Staying in Control

To ensure that betting remains a safe hobby, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the rules of digital and financial hygiene:

1. Set strict limits. Determine in advance an amount (bankroll) for a week or a month, the loss of which will not affect your well-being. Never exceed this limit.
2. Control your time. Limit the time spent on bookmaker websites. Betting should not replace real life, work, and communication with loved ones.
3. Do not chase losses. Accept a loss as the cost of paid entertainment. Attempts to win back money on emotions always lead to even greater losses.
4. Maintain emotional balance. Never place bets under the influence of alcohol, severe stress, depression, or fatigue. In such moments, the ability to think critically is reduced.

Self-Exclusion Feature

If you feel you are losing control, the most effective step is to temporarily or permanently stop playing. As part of its responsible gambling policy, Leon bookmaker provides users with tools to restrict access.

You have the legal right to request self-exclusion by contacting Leon bookmaker's technical support service. Upon your request, the bookmaker is obliged to block your gaming account, restrict the ability to log in, or set strict limits on making deposits. During the blocking period, the sending of any marketing and promotional materials to you will also be stopped.

Where to Get Help?

If you or your loved ones are facing signs of gambling addiction, do not deal with the problem alone. There are authoritative international organizations that provide free, confidential, and professional psychological help, including to Russian-speaking users:

• Gambling Therapy (www.gamblingtherapy.org) — an international service providing online support, help groups, and text consultations in Russian and other languages for individuals suffering from gambling addiction.
• GamCare (www.gamcare.org.uk) — a leading international center for counseling and support.
• BeGambleAware (www.begambleaware.org) — an authoritative charity offering risk assessment tools and detailed guidance on overcoming gambling addiction.

Important Reminder:
Acknowledging the problem is the first and most important step toward its solution. Please gamble responsibly.