Responsible Gaming
How to play carefully
Don't think of gambling as a way to make money.
Only play with money you can afford to lose.
Set a money limit in advance.
Set a time limit in advance.
Don't try to recoup your losses.
Don't play when you're depressed or upset.
Balance play with other activities.
Do not bring your bank card with you.
Take breaks.
Do not drink or use drugs while gambling.
Clues that you are playing problematically
According to the APA, a gaming disorder diagnosis requires at least four of the following within the past year:
Need to play with increasing amounts of money to get the desired excitement.
Restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop playing.
Repeated, unsuccessful efforts to control, reduce, or stop gambling.
Frequent thoughts about play (e.g., reliving past play experiences, planning next play time, thinking about
ways to get money to play).
Play frequently when distressed.
Frequently returning to replenish an amount of money after losing it while gambling (this is called “wanting to replenish your losses”).
Lying to hide gambling activity.
Jeopardizing or losing an important relationship, job, or educational or career opportunity because of gambling.
Relying on others to solve problems caused by gambling.
you are not alone
Regardless of the current prevalence, you are not alone. Millions of people suffer from gambling addiction worldwide.
Where to find help
Selon le Canada Safety Council , voici les lignes d’assistance locales confidentielles, 24\7, sur la dépendance:
Alberta 1-866-332-2322
British Columbia 1-888-795-6111
Manitoba Gambling Helpline 1-800-463-1554
New Brunswick 1-800-461-1234
Newfoundland and Labrador 1-888-899-4357
Nova Scotia 1-888-347-8888
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut 1-800-265-3333
Ontario 1-888-230-3505
Prince Edward Island 1-888-299-8399
Quebec 514-527-0140
Montreal and surrounding areas 1-800-461-0140 and 1-866-767-5389
Saskatchewan 1-800-306-6789
If you need urgent help, please visit your local emergency department or call 911.
For your personal development and for more information, visit http://www.problemgambling.ca/