When can a person consider they have a gambling problem?
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A person has gambling issues when they continue playing and wagering despite facing gambling-related negative consequences.
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What are the risks associated with playing games of chance?
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For most Québec adults, games of chance are a form of entertainment that involves wagering money on an activity whose result depends entirely or partly on chance and for which the risk of losing money is very real.
Most people who play games of chance do it to have fun and—obviously—because they hope to win.
One of the risks to consider when playing such games is losing your wager. In addition, a player who wagers beyond their means or even loses control risks facing many problems that may, in turn, affect their loved ones.
A player who sets—and sticks to—spending, gambling time and frequency limits has a better shot at playing for the right reasons, e.g., for entertainment and to have fun. Limits change from one person to the next, so they must take each person’s personal and financial situation into account.
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How do I help a loved one struggling with problem gambling?
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Helping someone struggling with problem gambling is not easy. If you want to discuss it with them, you must be prepared and supported.
What’s responsible gambling?
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At Loto-Québec, responsible gambling is part of our responsible commercialization process. This approach encourages players to adopt low-risk gambling habits by offering them advice, tools and more.
