Swiss casinos are strengthening protection against gambling addiction and excessive gambling. They are an agreement between Switzerland and Liechtenstein under which gaming exclusions also apply in the other country.
This agreement entered into force on January 7, 2025. Since that date, all active gaming exclusions issued by Swiss land-based and online casinos also apply in Liechtenstein casinos. Likewise, gaming exclusions issued by casinos in Liechtenstein have also applied in Swiss casinos since that date.
It should also be noted that a gaming exclusion issued in Switzerland generally applies for an indefinite period. The person concerned is therefore excluded from the aforementioned casino games as well as from large-scale online games such as Lotto, EuroMillions and similar offers. An application to have the exclusion lift must be submitted to the casino that issued it.
Play is a fundamental form of human activity. Games contribute to the development of skills and to wellbeing. Gambling at GRAND CASINO BASEL should remain enjoyable and a varied leisure activity.
In some cases, however, gambling behavior can get out of control and develop a serious disorder. This form of pathological gambling is known as gambling addiction or compulsive gambling and is associated with significant personal suffering for those affected and their families.
Among the casino staff, you will find competent contacts for issues related to gambling. We will also be happy to put you in touch with the counselling and information center for gambling problems at the University Psychiatric Clinics.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Unlike ordinary gambling, pathological gambling is characterised by a loss of control on the part of the player, dishonesty about the extent of the problem, impairments in family and professional life, and constant "chasing" to compensate for losses. Gambling becomes the central goal in life, the dominant need.
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In this phase, players have their first positive experiences with gambling. Often, they achieve wins at the beginning, which increases their self-esteem and creates a stronger attachment to gambling. Gambling behavior is relatively low-risk. Financial losses are acceptable and their amount is defined in advance. Gambling remains limited to leisure time and provides excitement, fun and relaxation.
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In this phase, the intensity of gambling increases. Riskier game variants with higher stakes are chosen. Losses exceed winnings are the familiar attempt to compensate for losses begins. Debt increases. Family and professional problems increasingly appear in the form of unreliability or negligence. Losses are played down and the repayment of debts is delayed.
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The player has completely lost control of their behavior and is no longer able to stop gambling voluntarily. Gambling has become the central aim of their life. Professional obligations and other interests are neglected. Excessive gambling and obtaining money become the focus of everyday life.
Personality changes and social decline characterise this stage of gambling addiction. The player is caught in a vicious circle.
