Safer Gambling Best Practices
Consider and ask yourself these questions/statements:
- If you're not having fun gambling, stop.
- Keep a household budget.
- If you gamble, have a dedicated budget for your gambling.
- Engage in other leisure activities, hobbies, social activities or sports.
- Do not gamble if you're feeling depressed or upset.
- When you gamble, always set aside a fixed amount you can spend.
- Do not use credit, or cash advances on your credit card, to gamble.
- Do not use gambling to make money or supplement your income.
- Do not think that systems or strategies will ensure your success at gambling.
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