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Annika Sauer, editor for player behaviour and protection
Annika Sauer
Editor for player behaviour and protection

Annika writes about the side of playing that is not in the paytable: documented design effects and limits that take effect before the start.

2 articles on this blog
4 documented effects
0 remote diagnoses

Topics

Near miss Losses disguised as wins Gambler's fallacy Session length Deposit limit Break in play Self-exclusion Support services

About Annika

Her topics are near misses, losses staged as wins, the missing time cue and the gambler's fallacy.

Her basis is published research and the text of regulation; individual players are neither observed nor described.

What her texts do not contain: remote diagnoses, invented testimonials, or advice meant to replace counselling.

Where help is concerned she names only official services.

How these articles are written

  • The effects described rest on published studies.
  • Protective features are reported as they appear in account settings.
  • Where help is concerned, only official services are named.
„The strongest limit is the one drawn before the start." – Annika Sauer

Articles by Annika

2 Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Annika write about?
Documented effects in game design and limits set before play begins.

Is Annika a psychologist?
No. She writes for the editorial team and reports published research; the articles are not counselling.

Does mindfulness help you win?
No. No state of mind changes the payout rate — only what bounds duration and stake has an effect.

Where can I find help?
In Germany the Federal Centre for Health Education advises free and anonymously on 0800 1 372 700.

Why are there no player stories here?
Because they cannot be verified. What can be verified is published research and the figures in the game.

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