Safe Gambling

Below are some tips from the Canadian Responsible Gambling Council to help you protect yourself. Surely the same tips are valid all around the world. If you need assistance don't hesitate to click one of the links provided at the end of the post.

TIPS FOR SAFER GAMBLING

For those who choose to gamble, there are some general principles that can help to make gambling safer and reduce the risk that problems will occur.

Don’t think of gambling as a way to make money:

The bottom line is that gambling establishments, like land based casinos and internet casinos are set up to take in more money than they pay out. This means over time, you will lose more money than you win. But, remember its’ not just casinos, all forms of gambling have the same principle - the vast majority lose so that a very small minority can have big wins. Virtually all people with gambling problems hold the false expectation that they are the ones who will be the big winners. That belief feeds the problem.

Always gamble with money that you can afford to lose:

Gamble with money that you set aside for fun, like going to the movies or going out for drinks. Never use money that you need for important things, like rent, bills, tuition, etc,

Set a money limit:

Decide how much money you can afford to lose before you play. When you have lost that amount of money, quit. If you win – enjoy, but remember it won’t happen most of the time.

Set a time limit:

Decide how much time you can afford to spend gambling. When you reach that time limit, stop gambling.

Never chase losses:

If you lose money, never try to get it back by going over your limit. This usually leads to even bigger losses.

Don’t gamble when you are depressed or upset:

It is hard to make good decisions about gambling when you are feeling down.

Balance gambling with other activities:

It’s important to enjoy other activities so that gambling doesn’t become too big a part of your life.

Remember to always stay safe for yourself and for those that depend on you!

Happy Gambling