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GameSense Tips

Know your limit, play within it.

If you gamble, use your GameSense.

Play for fun, not to make money.

Know how the games work and what the odds are before playing.

Set a budget and stick to it.

Set a time limit before you play.

Take frequent breaks.

Don’t chase losses. Accept them as a cost of entertainment.

Balance gambling with other types of leisure activities.

Use your entertainment budget, not money for everyday expenses.

Plan how long you will play before you start.

Don’t borrow money to play.

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What Kind of Player Are You?

Assess your gambling habits and discover your player profile.

    • Question
      1/8
      Before playing, do you set a spending limit?
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      2/8
      Are you able to resist the urge to play?
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      3/8
      Do you play to forget your problems or to relieve stress?
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      4/8
      When you play, are you aware of how much money you're winning or losing?
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      5/8
      When you talk about gambling, are you honest about what you've spent?
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      6/8
      Do you borrow to play?
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      7/8
      Do you play to recover money lost?
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      Do you think there are tricks to winning?
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    This assessment is not meant to diagnose gambling dependency. It should be used as one type of summary evaluation tool to help you understand healthy habits with respect to gambling.