Know your Limits!

Gambling is a lot of fun and can be a great form of relaxation and entertainment if you do it responsibly. This means that you will need to manage your bankroll effectively and know when to call it a day.

Many people fall into the trap of "just one more hand/spin" and before they know it they've spent the household money for the month. In order to avoid this situation we've compiled a few hard and fast rules to live by to ensure that gambling remains a fun pastime rather than an obsession that turns into a financial nightmare.

• Know yourself and be completely honest, if you are prone to addictive behaviour when it comes to gambling, rather do not play in the first place. There are also a number of "self exclusion" programs which you can join, some of which even filter web content so that you are not tempted to gamble.
• Set up a separate gambling account where you only deposit casino player funds which you can spare for entertainment. This keeps your bankroll separate from the money you need for your household expenditure.
• Be realistic about your goals, are you visiting the casino to practice a system to make money or is it for pure enjoyment. Either way, have a clear idea of what you are doing and before you get started, decide on the amount of money you will spend and never add to this in the heat of the moment.
• Remember that for the most part, gambling is a game of chance and you should only spend as much as you are prepared to lose. In thinking this way, you will establish limits on your spending.
• Also remember that gambling is not a quick fix to your financial problems, and if you're not in control can add to these.

If you keep these few points in mind, you will go a long way to ensuring that both your own and your family's welfare is kept at the top of the list, and that all of your casino experiences are pleasurable ones.