RESPONSIBLE GAMING

RESPONSIBLE GAMING

Responsible gaming is all about playing responsibly.

Here is some vital advice before you proceed:

Tired? Emo? Had too much to drink? If yes, most probably you are not going to be thinking straight and will most likely make mistakes in your game. When you are under the influence of alcohol, spending more money is much easier to do than when you're sober minded. We wouldn't want you to wake up in the morning with more to worry about than a bad hangover.

When playing online, you are playing for real money and if you don't completely understand what you're doing, basically you're just throwing away your money.

Certainly, money doesn't grow on trees - make sure you are spending your money wisely!

Online gaming wouldn't exist if they didn't make money. The reality is that the true odds of every game are in favor of the House. With very few exceptions, there is no way to beat the house.

Discipline and control are what separates the winners from the losers. So remember that winning money is great, but it's not wise to assume that you will always come out a winner.

To make your online gaming experience a good one, try not to get frustrated and to enjoy the games.

If you're having fun, no matter what the outcome, you'll always be a winner

• Do you stay away from work to gamble?

• Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?

• When you're gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost or empty and in despair, and need to gamble again as soon as possible?

• Do you gamble until your last penny is gone, even the bus fare home or the price of a cup of tea?

• Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you spend gambling?

• Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?

• Have you lost interest in your family, friends or interests?

• After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?

• Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?

• Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?

The more you answer 'yes' to these questions, the more likely it is that you have a serious gambling problem and may wish to seek help and advice through the channels indicated below.