Have you heard of Canada’s Low Risk Gambling Guidelines? They recommend keeping it under 1% of gross household income, 4 days/month or less and only 2 types of gambling. Also consider the following which can increase your risk of developing a gambling problem: 1) If you struggle with mental health and addictions issues, or have experienced gambling problems in your family, 2) If you are drawn to fast-paced games that involve frequent betting like slot machines, in-game sports betting, or many online forms of gambling, and/or 3) you’re playing for escapism or to make money. Check out GamblingGuidelines.ca #LRGG.
Karen Hlady, VI Gaming Support