“Betting is entertainment, it must be done responsibly and consciously. When the player starts to compromise his financial life and also his personal relationships, with family and friends, it is an important moment to reflect on his behavior”, says Márcio Malta, CEO of Sorte Online, the largest digital lottery intermediation platform in Brazil.
“It is essential that companies monitor customers’ gaming behavior to identify those who may be at risk of developing gambling-related problems. If necessary, the company is advised to intervene with appropriate actions, such as providing support and assistance.”
In this sense, it is always recommended that bettors have the habit of carrying out continuous self-analysis to check whether a compulsion to gamble is being developed on an ongoing basis. Additionally, Malta shares some more tips related to good gaming practices.
People should be alert if:
Entertainment is not the main objective of the bet;
Spending on betting compromises the financial balance of the individual or family;
It is difficult to go without betting for a single day;
If money that should be used for an essential expense is used to play games;
If the gambler hides his habits or lies about them to his family and friends.
Practices to avoid:
Borrow money, make deals or sell something to play games;
Place bets while under pressure, stress, under the influence of alcohol, with depression or anxiety;
Playing to escape family or work problems;
Placing bets with the aim of earning income, finding emotional comfort or avoiding personal problems
Practices to be adopted:
Establish limits for placing bets, whether in frequency or in the financial aspect, mainly;
Keep a defined value in mind, which does not compromise your financial health;
Remember that betting is not an investment. And there are no guarantees of winning either: even though there are strategies that increase the chances of winning, the luck factor is decisive for winning prizes;
Find out about the odds of the lottery or the game you are betting on, to align your expectations of winning, in order to understand what the chances of winning are.
Betting in groups, participating in pools, can be a way of sharing the fun and also keeping combined limits under control.
Founded in 2003, the platform stands out in the digital intermediation market for lottery games, having already distributed more than R$240 million (US$ 48 m) in prizes to players across the country.
With great pioneering spirit and extensive investments in technology, Sorte Online offers a complete platform, with digital solutions that allow greater ease and security so that players can play the desired lottery and also have access to the quotas of elaborate prize pools.
Its biggest market differentiator is the use of data intelligence and statistics applied to the platform, which exponentially increases the chances of winning. On its online channel, it is also possible to access tips, news, statistics, odds and lottery results in real time.
Sol Serviços de Intermediação S.A. ("Sorte Online") is not an official lottery agent, nor is it linked to Caixa Econômica Federal. Sorte Online acts as a provider of intermediation services for, at the request and on behalf of the client, in accordance with art. 653 of the Civil Code, place bets at official Caixa Econômica Federal lottery outlets. Participating in lottery games is an activity restricted to people over 18 years of age. Play responsibly.
Source: GMB
