Gambling Support
Gambling Addiction Support in The Netherlands
Problem gambling is a major issue in the Netherlands, particularly among young adults with 23% of the 45,787 registered in the Netherlands’ self-exclusion scheme being under 25. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) regulates gambling in the commonwealth under the Remote Gambling Act and protects problem gamblers within the Netherlands.
CRUKS
The Central Register of Exclusion from Gambling (CRUKS) is a national self-exclusion register serving all of the Netherlands. If you no longer feel in control of your gaming behaviour you can register here and you will be heavily or even completely restricted from playing with any licenced gaming provider across the nation for at least six months.
Website: https://cruksregister.nl/contact
WhatsApp: 06 598 183 31
Live Chat: https://www.loketkansspel.nl/index.html
Phone: 08002400022
Forum: https://loketkansspel.zendesk.com/hc/nl/community/topics
Loket Kansspel
Loket Kanssel offers anonymous help and guidance related to gambling problems for free. It is the central support point for any problem gambling issues, offering direct support themselves or referral to other support organisations in your area. Available 24/7 for players and their families facing.
Website: https://www.loketkansspel.nl/index.html
WhatsApp: 06 598 183 31
Phone: 08002400022
Ready For Change
Based in Rotterdam, Read Far Change specialised in all addictions, including problem gambling, offering both short-term, effective treatments.
Website: https://readyforchange.nl/
Phone: 088 73 23 942
Email: info@readyforchange.nl
Hervitas
A true specialist in this field, Hervitas offers a 3-week plan of day treatment administered by seasoned professionals, within a group of similarly affected people. This plan consists of 5 steps which even include aftercare subsequent meetings, should these be necessary.
Website: https://www.hervitas.nl/
Phone: 030 – 21 02 641
Email: info@hervitas.nl
Gambling Addiction Support in Germany
Problem gambling in Germany is without a doubt on the rise with the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) estimating that over 1.3 million people are affected in some form as of 2024. Problematic gaming behaviour has also risen with approximately 0.7% being addicted to gambling in some form. Most notably the figure is as high as 8% among those aged 18-70.
The State Office for Gambling Addiction
The State Office for Gambling Addiction has set up 24 specialised centres across Bavaria to contribute to 22 pre-existing addiction counselling centres to advise individuals and their relatives concerning problem gambling. Similar centres exist across the country with resources to help determine where best to seek advice and assistance.
The gambling addiction hotline
Operated by the Federal Centre for Health Education, this hotline serves as the first point of contact for those suffering from gambling problems. Offering confidential information, education and knowledge of existing local resources to players, relatives and their interested parties, the service is free and will provide the best advice on a variety of help available in each German locality.
Free phone: +49 (0)800 1 37 27 00