Responsible Gaming

What Is Responsible Gambling?

Responsible gambling means making conscious, informed decisions about when, how, and how much you gamble. It involves staying in control of your gambling habits and treating it as a leisure activity — not a financial strategy or emotional coping mechanism.

Key Principles

• Set a strict budget before you start and never exceed it.
• Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
• Set time limits for gambling sessions.
• Never chase losses — walk away if you're on a losing streak.
• Do not gamble under the influence of alcohol or strong emotions.
• Take regular breaks and maintain a healthy balance with other activities.
• Use casino self-exclusion tools if you feel you need a break.

Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

You may have a problem with gambling if you:

• Spend more money or time gambling than you intended
• Feel the need to gamble with increasing amounts
• Have tried and failed to cut back or stop gambling
• Feel restless or irritable when not gambling
• Use gambling to escape personal problems
• Gamble with money needed for essential expenses

Help & Support Resources

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, free help is available: