Visit centretownchc.org or call 613-233-5430 Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) All in for Safer Gambling RGC is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of problem gambling in Canada and around the world for over 35 years. [...] • Gambling is not a way to earn or replace income so Understanding the potential risks and how to avoid don’t think of it as a chance to win money for a trip, them is the first step to making informed decisions RISK AND VULNERABILITY FACTORS SPECIFIC TO to pay bills or to pay off debt about your play. [...] LOW-RISK GAMBLING tools to set loss and win limits and stop when you it very difficult to re-coup savings or retirement funds reach those limits Regardless of age, people who gamble in a high-risk way due to lack of work opportunity. [...] money or use money intended for necessities, Loss of social connections > retirement may result in like rent or food Those who gamble in a low-risk way typically view loss of social networks and/or the loss of family or friends gambling as just one form of entertainment and factor through death, both of which can result in over-gambling • T ake frequent breaks — move around, get some gambling into. [...] They don’t think older adults from engaging in hobbies and activities once while gambling of gambling as a way to earn money nor do they try to enjoyed, potentially leading to gambling over-involvement, win back money they’ve lost.
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