Get the facts about gambling, not the fiction.

Remember, only you can control how you pay. No matter what you've heard, there are no tips or tricks to increase your chances of winning the jackpot.

Healthy Gambling Tips

Cash is key

Consider bringing cash to the casino and leaving your cards at home. This could be a good way to stay within your limits.

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Bring a friend

Going to the casino with a friend or two can be a great way to keep gambling fun and avoid playing beyond your limits.

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Take a Break

It’s a good idea to occasionally walk away from the game you’re playing. Refresh your mind by stretching your legs and grabbing a snack.

Mix it up

Keep things fresh by checking out the other amenities the casino has to offer. This may help reduce the time and money spent gambling.

Set a Timer

Time flies when you’re having fun. Use your phone or watch to set a reminder for when it’s time to head home or take a break.

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Know Your Limits

How much? How often? How many? Consider using the tools on our resource page to help balance your time and money spent at play.

Common Gambling Myths

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MYTH: Someone used the slot machine right after me and won the jackpot. That should have been my jackpot!

FACT: Slot machines & VLTs use a random number generator to select the symbols you see on the screen. Pushing the button at the exact millisecond the winning symbol is generated is the only thing that determines a jackpot.

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MYTH: This slot machine hasn't paid out in a long time. It's due for a win.

FACT: Machines are never "due" for a win. Since all machines pay at random, the next jackpot could be right away or thousands of spins later.

A person with a fishing rod attached to their back. The fishing rod has money attached to it and the person is trying to reach the money, which is out of reach

MYTH: If I play long enough, eventually I can win back all the money I've lost.

FACT: The more you play, the more you pay. Chasing losses just leads to bigger losses.

MYTH: I thought the VLTs were supposed to pay out 93% of the money I put in. That means if I put in $100, I should get $93 back.

FACT: VLTs pay back 93% of the money they take in over the life cycle of the machine, which could be millions of spins, not just your gambling session.