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If you bet, know your limits.

For the majority of adults, gambling can be a fun and entertaining experience, but there are risks involved. It is critical to know the risks and have a plan before you begin gambling. Visit ResponsiblePlay.org for tips to help keep gambling fun.

Tips to Help Keep Gambling Fun

Social Media Shareable #1 – Make Your Plan 

If you choose to bet, remember to always make a plan and stick to it. Set a budget, and don’t play longer than planned.

Social Media Shareable #2 – Balance 

It’s a good idea to balance gambling with other activities. Take a walk, visit a friend, or crack open a new book. Keep your day balanced by treating gambling like any other leisure activity.

Social Media Shareable #3 – Time

Choosing to gamble? Make sure to track time spent betting on a phone or watch. Keeping an eye on the time you’ve spent gambling can help you stick to your personal betting plan.

Social Media Shareable #4 – Team Up 

Sticking with a personal betting plan is always easier with a friend. If you choose to gamble, pair up with a buddy to help keep each other accountable.

Social Media Shareable #5 – Risk

Gambling can be fun, but it does come with risks. Before betting, make sure to remember and respect your tolerance for risk. There’s no shame in passing on a bet.

Social Media Shareable #6 – Money 

Remember – only bet the money you can afford to lose. Set a budget, don’t borrow money to gamble, and always stick to your betting plan.

Social Media Shareable #7 – Expect to Lose 

Even if you hope to win, always expect to lose. Always remember that you’re playing to have a good time — not to win.

Social Media Shareable #8 – Know the Game 

Before betting, make sure you understand the odds and house edge. Over the long run, the house ALWAYS wins.

Social Media Shareable #9 – Entertainment 

Treat gambling as a form of entertainment, and not as a way to make money. Gambling should always be budgeted as an entertainment expense, just like streaming subscriptions, football tickets, and other leisure activities.

Social Media Shareable #10 – Take a Break 

Time out! When gambling is no longer fun, take a break. Put your phone down and try one of the following activities instead:

• Go for a walk
• Reach out to a friend
• Check out ResponsiblePlay.org for more tips on how to keep gambling fun

Ready for Help?

Call, text, or chat the National Problem Gambling Helpline to be connected with a friendly professional who can share practical resources.

Call: 1-800-GAMBLER
Text: 800GAM
Chat: www.1800gamblerchat.org