Mobile Casinos and Gambling Responsibly
You should treat the time you play at mobile casinos the same way you’d treat the time you’d play at a land-based or online casino, with care and judgment. That being said, there are concerns specific to mobile online gambling that you should be aware of.
First things first: Do not gamble and drive; period. Put your phone away and enjoy the ride.
Just because mobile casinos can go almost everywhere doesn’t mean that they should. Don’t play online mobile games while at work, and yes, that includes those horrifically boring meetings you are forced to go to. There are several reasons for this:
- It’s rude.
- You could get fired (and you kind of need that income to play games).
- It sets a bad example for mobile gaming.
One way to ensure mobile gaming gets the attention, funding, and accessibility its players want, is to model responsible online gambling. Gambling while at work just makes The Man upset. And when The Man gets upset, he makes it harder for pro-gambling legislation to get through government channels.
So, please, don’t play while at work. Or on dates (that should be a given). Or at church. Or at family functions. If you find yourself feeling the need to gamble at mobile casinos during these situations, it may be a sign of a more serious problem.
Mobile casinos are meant to be fun entertainment that you control; if ever you feel like it’s the other way around, we urge you to speak to someone who can help.
Play at recommended casinos that have solid reputations for delivering excellent customer care.
Of course, we always recommend you read the mobile casinos full terms and conditions online prior to signing up (which is why we recommend registering for an account while on your desktop or laptop as it makes for a much more comfortable-if not enjoyable--read). It’s also worth reviewing your device’s data plan to make sure you can stay within both your data and your online gambling budget.
Resources:
- National Center for Responsible Gaming: The NCRG is a private funder of peer-reviewed research on gambling disorders and treatments.
- Gamble Aware: This UK-based site reminds players not to play until they understand all the facts, terms, and conditions of the games.
- American Gaming Association: The AGA features a committed section to responsible gaming, including a code of conduct and a list of member programs.