Responsible Gambling

Casino weekends are entertainment. Here's Anna's honest, practical guide to staying in control.

I want every reader of this site to have a wonderful casino weekend — and that means being honest about gambling as an activity. The casino is part of your weekend, not the purpose of it. The spa, the sightseeing, the food, the hotel — those are the experiences that make a weekend memorable.

Before any casino evening, I recommend setting a clear budget for gambling and treating it exactly like you'd treat a budget for a concert, a spa treatment, or a nice dinner. When that budget is spent, the casino evening is over. A good evening at the casino is one you enjoyed — not one where you came out ahead financially.

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🇳🇴Norway

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Problem Gambling Foundation 0800 654 655

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🇨🇦Canada

Responsible Gambling Council

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Gambling Help 1800 858 858

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