Play Responsibly

• Never spend more than you can afford to lose.
• Avoid gaming when you are upset, lonely, angry, depressed or stressed.
• Set spending and time limits for gaming and stick to them.
• Gaming is not a way to make money. It is an enjoyable form of entertainment to be enjoyed in moderation.
• Always check and sign your tickets to ensure you are recognized as their proper owner. 

Problem gambling can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender or financial status. Once detected, problem gambling can be treated successfully. The first step is determining if you (or a loved one) are headed toward a problem. A list of questions from Gamblers Anonymous is below: 

• Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling?
• Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
• Did gambling affect your reputation?
• Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
• Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?
• Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
• After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
• After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more?
• Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone?
• Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
• Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
• Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures?
• Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family?
• Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?
• Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?
• Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?
• Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
• Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?
• Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?
• Have you ever considered self-destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

Confidential help is available for people who believe they may have a problem with gambling or know someone who does.

For help call the Georgia Crisis and Access Hotline at 1-866-922-7369. This will connect you with confidential, one-on-one local support. This toll-free helpline is available 24/7.

If you would like more information on excluding yourself from online lottery play, please call 1-800-GA-LUCKY (1-800-425-8259) and select option 4 and then option 1.

National Council on Problem Gambling:

The National Council on Problem Gambling serves as a national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families.

For help call 1-800-522-4700. This will connect you with confidential, one-on-one support. This toll-free helpline is available 24/7.

www.ncpgambling.org

Gamblers Anonymous:

Gamblers Anonymous is a support group for individuals who are seeking confidential support and assistance for a gambling problem.

www.gamblersanonymous.org

Gam- Anon:

Gam-Anon is a support group group for the family and friends of individuals who have a gambling problem. 

www.gam-anon.org