| 1 | Treat gambling as entertainment or use it as a social event. |
| 2 | Decide how much time and money you plan to spend and stick to it. |
| 3 | Gamble only with money you can afford to lose. |
| 4 | Set a time limit. |
| 5 | Leave your credit cards, bankcards and cheque books at home. |
| 6 | If you are losing don't chase your losses (try to get your money back). |
| 7 | Don't gamble to make money or pay debts. |
| 8 | Gamble sober. |
| 9 | Take regular breaks. |
| 10 | Don't borrow money to gamble. |
| 11 | Go gambling with someone who isn't so keen on gambling and hold each other accountable. |
| 12 | Don't gamble to deal with negative feelings. |
| 13 | Know the odds of the game you decide to play. |
| 14 | Be aware that risk increases at times of loss or depressions. |
| 15 | Keep a record of your gambling activities and the money that you have spent. |
| 16 | Accept loss as a part of the game. |
| 17 | Decrease risk by playing less frequently and for shorter periods of time. |
| 18 | Don't gamble because you feel pressure or you want to impress others. |
| 19 | Don't rely on hunches. Make the best decision mathematically. |
| 20 | Acknowledge the fact in advance that it is very unlikely that you will win big.
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