Responsible Gaming: Play Safely and Stay in Control
What is Responsible Gaming?
Responsible gaming means treating betting as a form of entertainment, not as a source of income or a way to solve financial problems. It's about staying in control, playing within your means, and maintaining a healthy balance between gaming and other areas of your life.
Recognizing the Warning Signs
It's important to be aware of signs that might indicate a problem. Ask yourself if you are:
- Betting more money than you can comfortably afford to lose.
- "Chasing losses" by betting more to try and win back money you've lost.
- Lying to friends or family about the amount of time or money you spend gambling.
- Neglecting work, studies, or family responsibilities because of betting.
- Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund your gambling.
- Feeling anxious, guilty, or depressed about your gaming habits.
Tools to Help You Stay in Control
We provide practical tools to help you manage your activity:
- Deposit Limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly limits on your deposits to manage your spending.
- Time Limits: Set limits on your session durations to ensure you don't spend too much time on gaming platforms.
- Self-Exclusion: If you feel you're losing control, use the self-exclusion tool to take a temporary break or permanently block your access to gaming platforms.
Help and Support Resources
Confidential help is always available:
Players Info Service
Number: 09 74 75 13 13
A free and anonymous service, available 7 days a week from 8am to 2am.
ANJ (National Gaming Authority)
The ANJ is the official regulatory body. It protects players and ensures safe, fair gaming with partners like Epis Fun Vault.
Website: https://anj.fr
Evalujeu
A self-assessment tool to help you evaluate your gaming practices and identify potential risks.
Protecting Minors
Betting is strictly prohibited for individuals under the age of 18. We enforce this policy through:
- Mandatory identity verification.
- Enhanced age-control checks.
- Reporting of any suspicious accounts.
- Staff training in detecting and preventing underage access.
Voluntary Ban
If you wish to ban yourself from accessing all gambling sites, you can:
- Request a temporary ban (minimum of 3 years).
- Request a permanent ban.
- This ban applies to all licensed operators associated with Epis Fun Vault and the ANJ.
- It is tacitly renewable (it remains active unless you request its removal).
To request a ban: Contact the ANJ or your betting operator.
Tips for Safer Gaming
- Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
- Never gamble under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Never bet to recover losses ("chasing").
- Set clear time and money limits for yourself before you start.
- Keep betting as a form of entertainment, not a way to make money.
- Take regular breaks.
- Talk about your gaming habits with people you trust.
Contact and Help
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, do not hesitate to ask for help:
Emergency Numbers:
- Players Info Service: 09 74 75 13 13
- ANJ: https://anj.fr
Online Resources:
- ANJ - National Gaming Authority
- Find A Helpline - Epis Fun Vault
- Gambling Therapy
- Gamblers Anonymous