Plan Before You Play
You might feel your knowledge or skills can give you an edge, but the truth is gambling is all about chance. Every spin, roll, or final score is ultimately random—but your plan shouldn’t be.
Gambling is random. Your plan shouldn’t be.
Gambling might seem like a game of skill, but in the end, randomness always rules each game. Chasing losses or believing you can predict the outcome can lead to spending more time and money than you can afford to lose. Making a plan for potential high-stakes moments helps minimize the potential risks from gambling.
Watching Sports
The excitement of the big game, friendly competition between friends—sports gambling can get your adrenaline going, which can make you want to keep betting.
Special Occasions
Birthdays, New Years, or Diwali. Certain times of the year, just make you feel lucky. But feeling lucky has no influence on the outcome of a bet.
Gambling for Fun
On a night out with friends, it’s easy to get influenced to bet more to keep up with them, especially if alcohol and/or cannabis are involved.
Don’t Let Random Get the Better of You. Make A Game Plan.
Smart play starts with smart limits.
- Don’t chase your losses.
Thinking gambling is a skill you can master can lead to chasing losses. Remember you can’t get an edge on random.
- Don’t gamble to replace income.
Don’t think of it as a chance to win money for a trip, to pay bills or to pay off debt.
- Set a time and spend budget before you play.
Use the site’s pre-commitment tools to set a loss-limit and a win-limit and stop when you reach those limits.
While playing in-venue or online.
- Limit or avoid alcohol and/or other substances.
- Gambling intoxicated, or with a ‘buzz’, can lead you to making reckless decisions you may not normally make when sober.
- Take frequent breaks.
- Move around, get some fresh air, grab a coffee or something to eat.
- If the fun fades, take a step back.
- Gambling is entertainment, not a source of stress. If you feel anxious, frustrated, or out of control, it’s time for a break.
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