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GAMBLING RESPONSIBLY  
 

Remember that participating in the UK National Lottery or EuroMillions or any lottery, is Gambling. Don’t EXPECT to win the Jackpot! HOPE to win it!  

Tips For Safer Gambling

Always gamble with money that you can afford to lose: Use money that you set aside for fun and entertainment, like going to the movies or going out for drinks. Never use money that you need for important things, like mortgage, rent, utility bills, tuition, etc,

Set a money limit: Decide how much money you can afford to lose before you play.

When you have lost your limit, Quit: If you win – enjoy, but remember it won’t happen all the time.

Set a time limit: Decide how much time you can afford to spend gambling. STOP when you reach that time limit.

Never chase losses. If you lose money, never try to get it back by going over your limit. This usually leads to even bigger losses.  

Don’t gamble when you are depressed or upset: It is hard to make good decisions about gambling when you are feeling down.

Balance gambling with other activities: It’s important to enjoy other activities so that gambling doesn’t become too big a part of your life.  

Don’t try gambling as a way to solve your financial troubles.

Don’t borrow money to gamble. Borrowing money from a friend, relative, bank, etc, with the intention of repaying with gambling winnings, is high risk and inappropriate.

You’re buying fun: You’re not investing your money. Think of the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment. Consider any money you win a bonus.  

I have a special strategy that helps me win. The outcome of most games of chance, particularly lotteries, is completely random. You cannot influence it, regardless of what you do. For lotteries, this means that betting the same numbers every week won't help you win any more than betting different numbers will. The odds of winning Lotto 6/49, for example, are 1 in 14 million each and every time you play: It doesn’t matter how many people have purchased tickets or what numbers you play—the odds are the same for each one ticket purchased.  

The key is….gamble responsibly!

SEEK HELP IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM WITH GAMBLING
   

Problem gambling is gambling that is done excessively and negatively affects other areas of a person’s life. You need help if it is affecting your physical or mental health, school or work performance, finances, and/or interpersonal relationships.

People with gambling problems often bet with money they can't afford to lose, max out their credit cards, borrow money in order to gamble, and do other things that compromise their personal values. Despite these negative consequences, they may deny that they have a problem, continue to chase losses, neglect family, friends, work, and even their own well-being or appearance. Problem gambling can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race or social status.

A number of signs can indicate you have a problem with gambling. The more of the following signs you have, the probable greater chance you have a problem. The signs can include:

Constantly discussing, thinking or dreaming about gambling

Spending more time or money on gambling than you can afford

Finding it difficult to control, stop, or cut down gambling

Feeling irritable when trying to stop

Having a sense of emptiness or loss when not gambling

Gambling more in order to win back losses or get out of financial trouble

Thinking that your gambling will get under control as soon you have a ‘big win’  

Borrowing money, selling things, committing criminal acts in order to get money for gambling

Having increased debt, unpaid bills, or other financial troubles because of your gambling

Often gambling until all of your money is gone  

Needing to gamble with larger amounts of money or for longer periods of time in order to get the same feeling of excitement

Experiencing extreme highs from gambling wins and extreme lows from gambling losses

Gambling to escape personal problems or to relieve feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, or other negative emotions

Getting irritated more easily or having less patience when dealing with normal, everyday activities

Feeling guilty about gambling or what happens while gambling

Getting criticized by others for your gambling

Having arguments with friends or family about money and gambling

Refusing to discuss gambling with others or lying to cover it up

Hiding bills, winnings, or losses from your partner or family member

Gambling instead of attending family or other social functions

Neglecting family or household responsibilities because of gambling  

Neglecting work, school etc due to gambling

Neglecting personal needs (e.g., food, sleep, hygiene) because of gambling

Consistently or always planning holidays where gambling is available 

Where to get help