Take Charge When You Bet On Soccer
The key to betting on
soccer responsibly is to manage your money well. Here are some tips
on playing responsibly:
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Play within your means. Set yourself a limit and stick to it. Stop
playing if you exceed that limit.
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Do not borrow money to bet.
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Never spend more to win back losses.
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Treat any loss as part of your entertainment/leisure cost.
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Balance gambling with other leisure activities
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Do not be pressurized or influenced by
others to bet. Betting should be your own choice.
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Stop playing if you think you are beginning to spend more money
and playing more frequently.
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Don't chase
losses
Do not
be a Casualty of Gambling
Remember, your
loved ones would suffer if your playing affects your family
lifestyle and finances. You should not let yourself and your loved
ones become casualties of gambling.
Guard
Against Problem Gambling
Monitor your
playing behavior regularly to see if you are playing excessively.
Here’s a quiz to see if you are facing a problem:
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Did you ever lose time from work due to gambling?
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Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
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Did gambling affect your reputation?
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Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
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Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or
otherwise solve financial difficulties?
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Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
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After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and
win back your losses?
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After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more?
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Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone?
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Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
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Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
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Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal
expenditures?
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Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your
family?
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Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?
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Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?
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Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act
to finance gambling?
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Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
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Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an
urge to gamble?
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Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few
hours of gambling?
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Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result
of your gambling?
Most problem
gamblers will answer yes to at least seven of these questions. Seek
family support and professional help if you think you are
experiencing problem gambling.
When
Not to Bet
When you are
emotionally affected, betting may seem like an attractive
distraction. However, you are also more susceptible to playing
beyond your control. Do not gamble:
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When feeling lonely, depressed or under stress
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When coping with the death or loss of a loved one
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When trying to solve a personal or family problem
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When trying to impress others
Betting should be
fun. It should be under your control. Do not let it control you or
your life instead.
Last updated - 08/02/07
