Neighborhood dispute: Playing more threatened with violence after a home ban!

Neighborhood dispute: Playing more threatened with violence after a home ban!

in Wismar is currently all about the topic of house bans and the dark side of gambling. The game library owner Bölkow is always exposed to hostility, while his desire for a harmonious neighborhood fails. In particular, his neighbor Sandra Meier has tried to hold the game library for responsible via the regulatory office, but so far without any noteworthy success. But that's not all: the day before, Olli Friday, a regular customer, received a house ban.

Friday, which is considered addicted to the game, is about to auction his house. Despite his difficult situation, he was convinced that his luck was about to explode on a machine. However, it remains unclear whether he reacted violently when notifying the ban on the house.

legal situation and responsibility of the arcades

The legal aspects around house bans are of great relevance. A similar case in which a game -addicted consumer asked for a house ban was processed in a procedure by the consumer protection association. The operator of the game library was not obliged to comply with this wish, which the court confirmed. Instead, the focus is on prevention. The legal regulation stipulates that arcades have to develop corresponding social concepts without being obliged to actively deny access for addicted players. It is recommended to refer to prevention centers, which apparently did not come about in the game library of Bölkow.

The topic of gambling addiction is also a social problem that has increasingly received attention in recent years. On websites such as www.bundesweit- against-gluecksspielsuchung.de, those affected find a wide range of advice and help. The platform of the Federal Institute for Public Health (BIÖG) offers comprehensive information and support for gambling problems. Telephone consultations are available for those affected and help to combat their own gambling addiction.

commitment of the authorities

The responsible supervisory authority did not object to how to deal with players at risk of addiction. The reference to helpllen is sufficient to meet the needs of gambling dependent. The radical step of a house ban is a gray area for many operators, further conversations and preventive measures seem urgent here.

Overall, the situation in Wismar shows that dealing with game addicts is not only a personal, but also a social problem that must be solved by the dialogue between those affected, operators and society. The development of responsible social concepts and the promotion of aid offers could be the key to a better community.