Responsible Gambling

Here are some key tips to responsibly approach gambling:

• Treat gambling as entertainment, not a source of income.
• Never gamble beyond your means.
• Set monetary limits for each game in advance.
• Avoid chasing losses.
• Take regular breaks between games.
• Avoid gambling while under the influence of alcohol.
• Don't gamble when feeling upset or distressed.
• Try playing with knowledge and understanding.
• Ensure gambling doesn't interfere with daily responsibilities.
• Maintain a balance with other interests and hobbies.
• Keep track of time and money spent.
• If you suspect gambling addiction, seek help from organizations like BeGambleAware, Gamblers Anonymous, GamCare, and Gam-Anon.

Signs of Gambling Addiction

The following questions can help determine when your gambling behavior becomes concerning:

• Do you avoid work or school to gamble?
• Do you use gambling to escape life problems (boredom, unhappy family life, etc.)?
• If you run out of money while gambling, do you feel lost, desperate, and eager to find money to gamble again as soon as possible?
• After losing, do you feel the need to try to recover your losses immediately?
• Have you ever lied, stolen, or borrowed money to gamble or pay gambling debts?
• Have you ever lied to hide the amount of money or time spent on gambling?
• Do you gamble until you've spent your last penny, even if it means not having money for bus fare home or food?
• Have you accumulated debts due to gambling?
• Have others criticized your gambling behavior?
• Do you not want to spend "gambling money" on anything else?
• Have you lost interest in your family, friends, or other interests/hobbies?
• Do you prioritize gambling over your family and loved ones?
• Do arguments, frustrations, or disappointments urge you to continue gambling?
• Do you experience depression or have suicidal tendencies due to gambling?

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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