Responsible Gaming

Gambling is about having a good time. But, as many other things, when it is done excessively it may cause problems. BookMaker is concerned about the addiction that gambling may cause. It may negatively affect other areas of a person’s life, such as their physical or mental health, school or work performance, finances, and/or interpersonal relationships

Here are some general principles that can help make gambling safer and a more enjoyable experience.

The bottom line is that gambling establishments, like land based casinos and internet casinos, are set up to take in more money than they pay out. This means over time, you will lose more money than you win. But, remember it is not just casinos, all forms of gambling have the same principle - the vast majority loses so that a very small minority can have big wins. Virtually all people with gambling problems hold the false expectation that they are the ones who will be the big winners. That belief feeds the problem.

Gamble with money that you set aside for fun, like going to the movies or going out for drinks. Never use money that you need for important things, like rent, bills, tuition, etc,

Decide how much money you can afford to lose before you play. When you have lost that amount of money, quit. If you win – enjoy, but remember it won’t happen all the time.

Decide how much time you can afford to spend gambling. When you reach that time limit, stop gambling.

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

It is hard to make good decisions about gambling when you are feeling down.

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

• http://www.responsiblegambling.org
If you feel you may have a gambling problem you should contact one of the following organizations: