Warning Signs

These are some of the most common warning signs:

• Spending more money than intended on gambling.
• Gambling for longer periods of time than intended.
• Getting into serious financial trouble because of gambling.
• Lying to cover up gambling losses.
• Using gambling to escape personal problems and distressing feelings.
• Thinking about gambling all the time.
• Being unable to set limits.
• Gambling in spite of losing more than can be afforded.
• Problems paying bills because of gambling losses.
• Not paying bills to cover gambling losses.
• Gambling to cover losses.
• Destroying families and relationships because of gambling.
• Borrowing or stealing money from family, friends, or employers to keep on gambling.
• Experiencing poor job performance or losing a job because of gambling.

Gambling Problem Prevention Tips

• Gamble for entertainment, not as a way to make money
• Set a budget BEFORE you start to gamble and stick to it
• Never chase losses.
• Limit your time to gamble.
• Don’t mix drinking and gambling.
• Balance gambling with other recreational activities.

Helpline is free, confidential and available 24/7. To speak with a trained counselor, call or text today.

1-800-GAMBLER

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