Safer Play

Safer Play Strategies

Responsible Gambling is gambling that is fun, entertaining, and recreational. Safer play strategies are prevention tools that can help people who gamble lower their risk of developing gambling-related harm.
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Tips to Keep Gambling Healthy & Fun

If you choose to gamble, these tips can help reduce the risk of gambling-related harm.
  • Set a budget before you start and stick to it. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
  • Set time limits. Decide in advance how long you will gamble and take breaks.
  • Never gamble under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Substances can affect judgment and decision-making.
  • Don’t chase losses. Losing is part of gambling, and trying to win back money often leads to bigger losses.
  • Keep gambling as one form of entertainment, not a way to make money.
  • Balance gambling with other activities. Make time for hobbies, friends, and family.

Take regular breaks. Stepping away can help you stay aware of how much time and money you are spending.

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The Costulator

This tool helps you explore the true cost of gambling: financially, emotionally, and socially. Track how much you spend, what you could save, and how small habits can add up.
Costulator - Know When The Game Is Playing You
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