Responsible Poker

Although poker, and all other forms of gambling, can be an enjoyable experience for most people, it can have a negative side. The addiction to gambling, as with so many other things in today's society, is a common problem and can cause financial, emotional and other difficulties for not just the gamblers, but also their families.

In order to help promote responsible gambling, we provides tips on how to minimise the risk of gambling addiction and links to professional organisations that offer advice, help, and counseling.

Advice on Responsible Gambling

Always gamble in moderation and with caution.

Here is some further advice to help you gamble in a responsible manner:

• Do not gamble more than you can afford.

• Make a budget, pay off all of your monthly bills, and if you have money left, set it aside for use at the tables.   

• Do not gamble to recover previous gambling losses, trying to "get it back."  

• Do not gamble to pay debts or borrow money to gamble.

• Do not use gambling as a crutch when you are depressed or to escape personal problems.

• Set a limit for the time and money you spend gambling and monitor both

• Take frequent breaks from gambling.

• If you think you have a gambling addiction, contact Gambler's Anonymous or NCPG.

   

Self Help

To help assess whether you or someone you know is at risk from gambling addiction, there are a number of places that offer self help and self-assessment exercises:

Getting Help

If you think that you, or someone you know, might have a gambling problem, there are many places that can offer you professional help. Here are a few of them:

• If you have a problem with a Gambling Addiction or inability to control your loses, contact:

• NCPG

• Gambler's Anonymous

• The Global Gambling Guidance Group sponsors an email counseling service. You can contact them at support@gx4.com.