Lower-Risk Gambling Quiz

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Although most Canadians can gamble without issues, all Canadians who gamble are at some level of risk of harms related to gambling.

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When gambling, what you play matters.

Some types of gambling, such as electronic gaming machines or online poker, are:

• Faster paced;
• Involve frequent betting;
• Encourage you to play more often;
• Encourage you to play for longer periods of time; and
• Encourage you to spend more money.

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If you have experienced any of the following risk factors, then these guidelines may not be suitable for you:

• Problems from alcohol, cannabis or other drug use
• Problems with anxiety or depression
• Personal or family history of gambling problems or substance use disorders

In these instances, you should consider gambling less than these guidelines recommend or not at all.

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Fast-paced games that involve quick and repeated betting can more quickly and easily lead to problems.

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People who gamble can be at risk of financial harms, relationship conflicts, emotional or psychological distress and health issues.

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The guidelines suggest you don’t gamble more than 4 times a month. This works out to roughly once a week.

Did you know

When gambling, what you play matters.

Some types of gambling, such as electronic gaming machines or online poker, are:

• Faster paced;
• Involve frequent betting;
• Encourage you to play more often;
• Encourage you to play for longer periods of time; and
• Encourage you to spend more money.

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A selection of resources about lower-risk gambling were created for the public, researchers, policy makers, health service providers and the gambling industry. View them in the resource section.