Responsible gambling, guided by careful decisions on how much time and
money to spend, and how to spend it wisely, can be very entertaining and
exciting. Here are some responsible strategies that people use when
gambling.
Don't gamble to make money, gamble for fun
Don't gamble with money you can't afford to lose.
Only use discretionary income and not your every day living money
Accept losing as part of the cost of your entertainment.
Don't "chase" losses
Don't use cash machines or the credit card to gamble with
more money than you originally intended
Set a time limit for your gambling, and have the discipline
to stick to it
Don't gamble alone. Gamble with friends and family
Take frequent breaks, especially if you're on a losing
streak
Recognise that the risk of gambling-related problems is
greater when you are depressed or on a losing streak
Set a budget per gambling session, and stick to it.
Don't borrow money to gamble
Don't let gambling rule your life, balance it with
other leisure activiites