Responsible Gambling

Responsible Gambling Tips:

• View gambling as a form of entertainment, not a means of income.
• Stay within your financial limits; never gamble beyond your budget.
• Establish predetermined monetary limits for each gaming session.
• Avoid the common pitfall of chasing losses.
• Take regular breaks between gaming sessions to maintain perspective.
• Refrain from gambling while under the influence of alcohol.
• Avoid gambling when you're feeling upset or distressed.
• Play with knowledge and understanding of the games you choose.
• Ensure that gambling doesn't interfere with your daily responsibilities.
• Balance your gambling activities with other interests and hobbies.
• Maintain careful track of both time and money spent on gambling.
• If you suspect a gambling addiction, seek assistance from organizations like BeGambleAware, Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare, and Gam-Anon.

Recognizing Signs of Gambling Addiction

To determine whether your gambling habits are becoming problematic, consider the following questions:

• Do you skip work or school to indulge in gambling?
• Is gambling your way to escape life problems, such as boredom or family issues?
• When you run out of gambling funds, do you feel an urgent need to secure more money to resume gambling immediately?
• Following losses, do you feel compelled to recover those losses right away?
• Have you ever lied, stolen, or borrowed money to fund your gambling or settle gambling debts?
• Have you lied to hide the extent of your gambling-related expenses or the time you spend on it?
• Do you gamble until you've exhausted your last penny, even if it means having no money for essentials like transportation or food?
• Have you accumulated debts due to gambling?
• Have others criticized your gambling behavior?
• Do you resist spending your gambling funds on anything else?
• Have you lost interest in family, friends, or other hobbies?
• Do you prioritize gambling over your loved ones?
• Do conflicts, disappointments, or frustrations drive you to continue gambling?
• Has gambling led to depression or suicidal thoughts?

It's essential to recognize these signs and seek help if needed to address potential gambling-related issues.

Gambling Organizations

If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, contact: BeGambleAware, Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare, and Gam-Anon.

Main Gambling Organizations

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