Be Smart. Bet Smart.

For many people, betting on the horses is exciting and entertaining. They make thoughtful decisions about spending time and money. We have a moral, social and business responsibility to promote responsible gambling among out employees and patrons. Here are some tips to follow in order to wager responsibly:

 >>  Balance playing the horses with other leisure activities.

 >>  Play the horses for entertainment, not as a way to make money.

 >>  Do not "chase" losses. Accept them as the cost of entertainment.

 >>  Use extra income to wager, not money needed for everyday expenses.

 >>  Set a time limit.

Responsible wagering is what most people practice on a daily basis.  For some, however, wagering or gambling becomes a serious problem that they are unable to control. This can lead to a state of compulsive or pathological gambling.  Pathological gamblers cannot resist the temptation to gamble; they cannot stop regardless of their jobs, families or anything else.

How can you tell if you or someone you know has a gambling problem? Gambling becomes a problem when a person:

 >>  Loses time from work, school or family life in order to gamble

 >>  Gambles until all the money is gone

 >>  Gambles to win back money lost through gambling

 >>  Lies to hide gambling activity

 >>  Boasts about winnings but is vague about losses

 >>  Fails time after time to reduce or stop gambling

Help is available 24 hours a day, every day. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for assistance.