Setting Limits

The Lottery encourages Oregonians to play their dollars with sense and offers the following guidelines for responsible gambling.

• Gamble only for fun.
  
  
• Think of the money you lose as the cost of your entertainment.
  
  
• Set a dollar limit and stick to it.
  
  
• Set a time limit and stick to it.
  
  
• Accept losing as part of the game.
  
  
• Don't borrow money to gamble.
  
  
• Don't let gambling interfere with family, friends or work.
  
  
• Don't gamble to win back losses.
  
  
• Don't use gambling as a way to cope with emotional or physical pain.
  
  
• Know the warning signs of problem gambling.