Take this quiz and test your responsible gaming knowledge.
Select the statement that best fits your play.
I decide how much time I can spend playing before I play.
Sometimes I have time scheduled, other times I play as long as I want.
I don’t usually plan my gaming time, and I lose track of how long I've spent playing.
Before I play, I always check my finances and decide how much I can spend.
I usually play with extra entertainment money every month. I don't always plan how much I can lose.
I don’t decide how much I can spend.
It's just a game.
I have a hard time stopping when I feel I'm on a streak.
When I'm in the zone, the game is what matters.
I should keep track of the money I have spent when I play.
While I don't want to go over budget, I don't always pay attention.
I'll win back what I lose, so I don't need to keep track.
I should know how much I can afford to lose before I play.
It's okay to get a little off track, as long as I don't lose too much.
I could spend more than I plan to lose. I will probably win to offset some of my losses.
Yes — I set aside money to play and I don't play with money meant for bills.
I use money set aside for groceries now and then, but I can always pay my bills.
No — I'm short on bills, like rent or mortgage, because of playing, but I'm sure I'll make it up next time I play.
Playing the lottery is not an income, it's entertainment.
I think I could make some extra money if I played regularly.
It's a good way to make money.
I must win some time, and I know a win is around the corner.
I feel like I should win after so many losses.
The odds of winning are the same regardless of previous losses.
If I play more often, I will increase my odds of winning.
I think my chances of winning should get better if I have more opportunities to win.
I play for fun and the excitement of winning. Playing more often won't change my odds of winning.
Me too! I play birthday numbers on Draw games, and I play the same Scratch-off every Friday. I know I will win soon.
That's intriguing. I've tried a few approaches, but they don't seem to make a difference.
Having a favorite set of numbers or a routine of playing is fun, but you can't control the outcome.
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