Responsible Gaming
Gaming Should Be Entertainment
At AA Flamengo, we believe that gambling should only be viewed as a form of entertainment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. Betting should be enjoyed responsibly, within your means, and only with money you can afford to lose.
If you find yourself relying on gambling as income or using it to escape personal difficulties, it's time to seek support.
Age Verification
Gambling is only for adults. In Brazil, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in any form of gambling or betting activity.
We take age restrictions seriously. All players are required to verify their age and identity before opening an account or placing bets. If you are under 18, you are prohibited from using this website.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Recognize these warning signs in yourself or others:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to recover money you've lost
- Loss of Control: Inability to stop or reduce gambling despite wanting to
- Hiding Gambling: Keeping your gambling activities secret from family or friends
- Financial Strain: Gambling with money meant for bills, rent, or essential expenses
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family obligations due to gambling
- Borrowing Money: Taking loans or using credit to fund gambling
- Mood Swings: Becoming irritable or anxious when unable to gamble
- Escalating Bets: Needing to bet larger amounts to achieve the same excitement
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to reduce or stop gambling
If you recognize any of these signs, please reach out for help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Most reputable betting platforms offer tools to help you maintain control:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specific timeframe
- Loss Limits: Define the maximum amount you're willing to lose in a day, week, or month
- Reality Checks: Receive periodic reminders during your gaming session about time and money spent
- Betting Limits: Restrict the maximum stake you can place on individual bets
- Time-Out/Cool-Off: Take a temporary break from gambling for a set period
- Self-Exclusion: Permanently or temporarily ban yourself from accessing your account
Please take advantage of these features and use them proactively. Contact your betting site's customer support to activate these tools.
Support Organizations & Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, help is available. Here are trusted organizations:
Brazil
- Secretaria Nacional de Políticas sobre Drogas (SENAD): Resources and support for gambling-related issues in Brazil
- Programa Nacional de Atenção às Pessoas com Transtorno do Uso de Álcool e Outras Drogas: Comprehensive support services
- LOAS (Lei Orgânica da Assistência Social): Social assistance programs available to those in need
International Organizations
- GamCare (UK): www.gamcare.org.uk
- GamStop (UK): www.gamstop.co.uk
- Gambling Help Online (Australia): www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
- Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (US): www.ncpgambling.org
You don't have to face this alone. Trained counselors and support groups are available to provide confidential assistance.
If You Need Help
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you believe you have a gambling problem, please take action today:
- Contact one of the organizations listed above for confidential support
- Speak with a trusted friend or family member
- Use the self-exclusion tools available on betting platforms
- Reach out to a mental health professional or counselor
- Call a helpline dedicated to problem gambling
Remember: Problem gambling is treatable, and recovery is possible. Help is just a phone call or click away.