Play it Safe

Gambling is betting money or something of value on an event with an unknown outcome. 

When playing games, remember:

• HOPE to win, EXPECT to lose.
• Decide on a LIMIT of time and money BEFORE you play.
• Take lots of breaks.
• Play with money you can afford to lose.
• Treat gaming as entertainment, it is not a way to make money.
• Do not play when stressed or depressed.
• Drinking alcohol and betting will mean POOR decisions.
• Don't always play alone.
• Learn the game before you bet.

Problem gambling means having many difficulties in limiting money and/or time spent on gambling, which leads to negative consequences for the person gambling, others they know and/or for the community.

People with gambling problems:

• Will play out of boredom, loneliness, grief, depression, anxiety, to win back lost money, to feel better about themselves, or to avoid people or situations.
• Can be secretive about gambling, it is easy to hide.
• Will only talk about their wins.
• Spend bigger and bigger amounts of money when playing.
• Lose time normally spent at work or school and with family and/or friends.
• Often go to extremes to get money to gamble.