| 1 | Treat gambling as entertainment, not as a way to make money. |
| 2 | Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. |
| 3 | Set a budget and stick to it. |
| 4 | Set a time limit. |
| 5 | Do not use credit cards or debit cards to gamble. |
| 6 | If you are losing, don't chase your losses (try to get your money back). |
| 7 | Accept the loss as the cost of entertainment. |
| 8 | Don't gamble to make money or pay debts. |
| 9 | Be careful--a risk for gambling problems increases when you are depressed, under stress, or experiencing loss. |
| 10 | Don't borrow money to gamble. |
| 11 | Accept loss as part of the game. |
| 12 | Don't gamble because you feel under pressure or want to impress others. |
| 13 | Don't rely on "hunches" or "luck". |
| 14 | Balance gambling with other leisure activities. |
| 15 | Acknowledge the fact in advance that you are almost certainly not going to be a big winner. |
| 16 | Remember that wins are ordinary and not a sign that you have special skills. |
| 17 | In gambling the outcome is always left up to chance. |
