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Gamble only with money you can afford to lose. |
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Decide beforehand how much you want to spend during your gambling session. |
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Don't exceed your predetermined spending limit if you lose. |
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When you are winning, pocket some of the winnings - then gamble only with the remainder. |
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If you decide to increase your bets, do so only when you are winning and then only in small increments. |
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Never ever play when you are tired. |
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Never ever play when you have been drinking. |
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Only play games in which you know the rules of the game. |
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Play only at games you can afford. You should be able to cover at least 25 bets during a session. |
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Keep your gambling and winning expectations reasonable. You cannot win them all! |
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After five consecutive losses, either quit or play a different game. |
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If you find yourself in a losing streak don't chase the lost money. It's much better to cut your losses at $100 rather than lose $1000 just trying to get the $100 back. |
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If you have a losing session, try to maintain a positive attitude - just consider it a deposit that you'll be back to withdraw at another time! |
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If it's not fun anymore - quit ! |
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If you find yourself becoming obsessed or addicted to gambling or your gambling is out of control - YOU NEED HELP NOW !, ------- Contact Gambler's Anonymous |