If you choose to gamble, the Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines (LRGG) can help you maintain a safe and healthy balance. Developed by experts at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, these benchmarks are designed to reduce your risk of experiencing financial or emotional harm.
By following the 4-2-1 principle, you can ensure that gambling remains a form of entertainment rather than a burden.
Limit your gambling to no more than 4 days per month. Spacing out your play helps prevent gambling from becoming a daily habit.
Avoid regularly playing more than 2 types of games. Focusing on fewer activities makes it easier to track your spending and stay mindful of the risks.
Spend no more than 1% of your monthly household income on gambling. This ensures that your play never interferes with your ability to cover essential living costs.
To learn more about the three guidelines for lower-risk gambling, visit GamblingGuidelines.ca, and check out “What Are the LRGGs?”