Safer Gambling

If gambling less is your goal, read on. We can help you set goals, build self-awareness, and take control. Change is possible. Take the first step toward a healthier relationship with gambling.

A Healthier Relationship with Gambling

Whether you just want to cut down, take a break for a while, quit all together or simply be more mindful about how you gamble, here you’ll find tactics and tools, a supportive community, and resources to help you make a plan that works for you and your goals.

You have the power to make positive choices about how you want to manage your time, your dollars and your well-being. You can make those choices and make them stick.

When you think of the past 12 months, have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

Still thinking about the last 12 months, have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

When you gambled, did you go back another day to try to win back the money you lost?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?

Almost always Most of the time Sometimes Never

High Risk

Your score indicates problematic gambling with serious negative consequences. We encourage you to explore this site for options to help. Whether you just want to chat with a professional, get more information, or be referred for counseling, you’ll be connected to the resources that are right for you. We can help you make changes your way. (It’s free and confidential).

Moderate Risk

Your score indicates that you are experiencing negative consequences with gambling and may want to explore making changes. Explore options for cutting back, taking a break, or even quitting. Reach out to us on this site to speak to a professional who gets it and can help you make changes your way. (It’s free and confidential).

Low Risk

Your score indicates that you have experienced one or two minor problems with gambling but have not had any serious negative consequences related to gambling. This might be a good time to think about your relationship with gambling and develop safer play strategies.

Strategies to lower gambling risk – including tools for budgeting and tracking.

Safer Play

Your score indicates you are using safer play strategies and have a healthy relationship with gambling. We want to help you keep it that way.

Find tools and resources – including budgeting and tracking tools.

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Take the Gambling Risk Quiz

Perspective is another strong tool to help you decide which changes will be most impactful for you. Just answer a few quick questions to help you see how your gambling behaviors compare to others and better understand the level of risk you are taking.

An App to Help You Moderate Your Gambling

Many Oregonians have already discovered this FREE subscription to the new EVIVE App that helps you play safer, reduce your playing, or stop gambling altogether.

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Financial Counseling for Problem Gambling Treatment

If you’re struggling with gambling-related financial issues, GamFin offers free financial counseling and solutions that can help relieve the pressure. These virtual sessions are 100% secure & confidential.

Individuals and families can consult with financial counselors 1-on-1 for personalized guidance on how to handle financial issues, including uncovering hidden debt, budgeting, and restitution.

Free and confidential help for:

  • Individuals in financial distress
  • Spouses and partners
  • Parents
  • Teens and adult children

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Stay in Control

Follow Moderation Guidelines
The Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines are the result of an intensive research effort and provide data-informed advice for people who gamble to do so in a way that lowers their risk of experiencing harm from gambling.

  • Gamble no more than 1% of your household income before tax per month.
  • Gamble no more than four days per month.
  • Avoid regularly gambling at more than two types of games.

Understand Your Relationship with Gambling

To make any change successful, you’ll want to know where you’re starting from. Often called a baseline, understanding how much of your time and money goes into gambling now will help you decide on attainable goals and adjustments you can make to get where you want to be.

 

Support Your Change

Always remember that you never have to do any of this alone. Resources and support exist for everything from software that blocks gambling content, online communities, places to just talk with people navigating changes in their gambling and professional support including counseling.

Bet Blocker
BetBlocker is a free tool that enables you to set restrictions on your gambling on any personal device you choose. It is a powerful, flexible tool that covers thousands of gaming sites. You and your personal data are always totally anonymous with BetBlocker.

Communities
It’s easy to connect with communities of people exploring ways to adjust their gambling behaviors. Places like Reddit and Gamtalk can provide valuable insights and encouragement by connecting you to people who understand the changes you’re trying to make. Your family and friends might be a good resource as well. Not only will a friend, partner or community help your morale as you navigate your change journey, but studies show that accountability (especially to someone you know) is one of the strongest ways to create lasting change.

Professional Support
Whether it’s just to talk it out or explore some counseling, you are on the website that can get you connected to someone that can help. Just scroll up for all the links to chat, text or call. There’s no pressure or judgement to commit to anything, just real people who can listen and get you connected with a support program to help you cut back or stop gambling when you’re ready.