Online gambling should be approached in a way that allows players to maintain control of their gaming experience at all times. For this reason, we encourage you to follow these guidelines:
- View profitable games as a form of entertainment, rather than a way to earn money.
- Only wager amounts that you are comfortable losing. Avoid using funds intended for essential expenses.
- Keep track of the money you bet.
- Do not attempt to recover your losses by increasing your bets; this is rarely an effective strategy.
- If necessary, reduce your betting limits as suggested by the operators to help manage your spending.
If you suspect you may be struggling with gambling addiction, problem gambling, or compulsive gambling, consider the following questions:
- Do you sacrifice time meant for work or school to gamble?
- Do you gamble to generate money for other financial obligations?
- After losing, do you feel compelled to continue playing to recover your losses?
- Do you often risk all the money you have at the time?
- Have you ever resorted to borrowing, stealing, or lying in order to gamble?
- Have you ever sold personal belongings to fund your gambling?
- Have you lost interest in spending time with family and friends?
- Do you gamble to escape personal issues, stress, or disappointments?
- Do you become easily frustrated or irritable when gambling for extended periods?
- Do you feel depressed thinking about your gambling habits?
If you answered "YES" to several of these questions, you may be facing a serious gambling addiction. If so, please reach out to the appropriate authorities without delay.
Support for Gambling Addiction
If you believe you are struggling with a gambling addiction, experiencing an increase in the time spent gambling, or finding it difficult to stop, or if you know someone in a similar situation, please contact one of the following organizations immediately:
The National Council on Problem Gambling: www.ncpgambling.org
The Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA): www.apgsa.org
American Gaming Association: www.americangaming.org
The National Council on Problem Gambling
The Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA)
American Gaming Association
