Things You'll Need:
- Monthly budget
- Financial statements
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Step 1
Consider gambling to be a leisure activity, not a way to make money. The odds are stacked against you at the casino and you should expect to lose more often than you win.
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Step 2
Know your budget. Review your monthly accounts and only bet with money that you can afford to lose. You should never bet with money that is needed to cover your bills, rent or food costs.
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Step 3
Be firm about your budgeted amount for betting. If you reach your limit, walk away from the table.
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Step 4
Set a time limit on how much time you can spend gambling on casino games. Just as you should budget your money for gambling, you should also budget your time. When you reach the amount of time you can afford to spend on gambling, walk away.
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Step 5
Gamble with a clear head. If you are depressed or intoxicated, you are more likely to go over your budget and find yourself at a greater loss than when you began.
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Step 6
Let go of your losses. Don't go over your budgeted amount of time or money in attempts to gain back money you have lost. You may find yourself facing even bigger losses if you attempt to chase your losing hands.
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Step 7
Keep gambling in perspective. You should find balance between your gambling activities and other everyday activities so that you can more easily avoid over betting.
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Step 8
Understand that your luck may not change from one bet to another. The odds of winning associated with each bet you make are completely independent of each other.
