THE GAMBLING TEST
It’s no fun if you can’t stop playing. Anyone who plays more frequently or bets more money than they were anticipating could be in danger of becoming addicted to gambling.
Every “Yes” in the self test is a serious sign for problematic gambling behaviour. To avoid risk, we recommend having a meaningful conversation with a trusted person.
BASIC RULES FOR PLAYING GAMBLING MACHINES
More than 10 million people enjoy the excitement and entertainment of playing gambling machines in casinos and restaurants when they observe a couple of basic rules:
- Gambling machines are there for entertainment. Don’t play them to escape problems or worries!
- Always set an exact financial limit before beginning to gamble!
- Be informed before you start playing about the the rules of the game and your chances for winning!
- Be careful that other freetime activities do not suffer as a result!
- Set exact limits on your gambling frequency (e. g. days/ month) and time allowance (e. g. hours/day)!
- Only gamble with money that you don’t need for other important things!
- Never play with money you’ve borrowed!
- Take regular breaks from gambling!
- Don’t try to win back lost money with new bets!
- Even if it is very difficult, stop playing after a lucky streak and take your winnings home!