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Make sure that your decision to game is your personal choice. Establish limits for purchasing, wagering and even losses before you commence gaming.
Never game if:
- you are younger than the legal gaming age;
- it interferes with your daily responsibilities;
- you are in recovery for any dependancy; you are under the influence of alcohol or any other substance;
- you are attempting to make up any prior losses;
- your primary aim is to recoup debt with your winnings.
Responsible Gaming Questionnaire
Please take a look at these questions to assess whether you, a family member or friend show the signs of Compulsive Gaming:
- Do you often gamble longer than planned?
- Do you often gamble until your last pound is gone?
- Have you used your income or savings to gamble while letting bills go unpaid?
- Have you made repeated or unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling?
- Have you ever broken the law or considered breaking the law to finance your gambling?
- Have you ever borrowed money, or taken a second mortgage on your home to finance your gambling?
- Have you ever felt depressed because of your financial losses due to gambling?
- Have you ever gambled to meet your financial obligations?
- Have you ever been remorseful after gambling?
- Do you keep your gambling a secret from family and friends?
If you or someone you know answers "Yes" to any of these questions, consider assistance from Gamblers Anonymous: GamblersAnonymous.org
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