Before you decide to gamble, ask yourself these three questions:
- Whether to gamble — Will gambling interfere with your responsibilities? Losing is likely and you cannot control chance.
- When to gamble — Are you free of stress? Gambling is not a healthy way to deal with emotions or stress.
- How much to gamble — Have you set limits? Gambling is entertainment, not an essential use of time or money.
If you do choose to gamble
- Keep track of preset time and money limits.
- Take frequent breaks.
- Avoid ATMs or other sources of money or credit.