Gaming can be both entertaining and profitable. But you can't always win. Losing is a part of the game and you have to be prepared for it. Therefore, you should play responsibly, and not risk money that you can't afford to lose. Gaming can also be addictive and make you lose perspective of time and money. We want all your gaming experiences to be as positive as possible, even if you lose. Therefore, we work hard to help you control your own gaming.
The following 10 questions can help you identify your degree of gambling risk.
- 1. Do you stay away from work or studying in order to gamble?
- 2. Do you gamble to escape from boredom or unhappiness?
- 3. When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost and in despair and feel the need to gamble again as soon as possible?
- 4. Do you gamble until all your money is lost?
- 5. Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you have spent gambling?
- 6. Have you ever lied, borrowed or stolen to maintain betting habits?
- 7. Are you reluctant to spend gambling money on anything else?
- 8. Have you lost interest in your family, friends or hobbies?
- 9. After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
- 10. Have you felt you might have a problem with gambling?
If the majority of the answers are 'yes', it may be a sign of gambling problem. We recommend that you:
- • Gamble as a form of leisure.
- • Avoid chasing losses
- • Gamble only within your means
- • Keep track of the time and amount of money spent