Responsible Gambling
If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with gambling, there are resources available to help.
Responsible gambling means managing your gaming habits so they don't negatively impact your life. This includes setting limits on how much time and money you spend playing.
Some signs of problem gambling include:
- Feeling the need to keep playing even when you've lost a lot
- Feeling anxious or irritable if you can't play
- Continuing to gamble despite negative effects on work, relationships, or finances
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to feel excited
- Trying to cut down or control your gaming but being unable to
To practice responsible gambling:
- Set a budget for how much you're willing to spend and stick to it
- Decide how much time you want to spend playing each day/week and set limits
- Take regular breaks from gaming
- Avoid chasing losses by trying to win back money you've lost
- Don't use credit or loans to fund your gaming
If you think you might have a problem with gambling, consider seeking help.