Ohio State Racing Commission
Gamble & Wager Responsibly
The Ohio State Racing Commission wants you to enjoy wagering on horse racing and to play them responsibly. No matter how successful you may be at betting on the ponies, unless you manage your money well, you may still end up spending more than your budget. You must manage your gaming expenditures to ensure both safety and enjoyment.
*NEVER gamble with borrowed money.
*Work out your weekly or monthly recreation spending budget and don't go over it.
*Only spend what you can afford to lose when playing.
*Borrowing money to play, spending above your budget or using money allocated for other purposes is not only unwise but can lead to more significant problems for yourself and your family.
*We want you to enjoy the races and have fun. Achieve this goal by setting limits for yourself in your gaming activities.
Help is Available
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline 24/7 at 1-800-589-9966 .
For Problem Gambling Services in your area visit the Ohio Problem Gambling Online Resources webpage.
Do You Have A Gambling Problem?
Here are some warning signs. Do you:
*Find yourself reliving past gambling experiences, planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money to gamble?
*Need to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to feel the excitement?
*Become restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling?
*Gamble as a way of escaping from problems or relieving guilt, anxiety or depression?
*Often return another day in order to get even or chase your losses after gambling?
*Lie to family members, friends, therapist or others to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling?
*Participate in illegal activities (e.g. forgery, fraud or theft) in order to finance your gambling?
*Jeopardize or lose a significant relationship, job or educational or career opportunity because of gambling?
*Rely on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling?
*Attempt to control, cut back or stop gambling but are unable to do so?
If you scored:
1-2 you are at-risk
3-4 you are a problem gambler
5 or more you are a compulsive gambler! Please seek help by calling the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966
Additional Resources
Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline - 1-800-589-9966
National Gambling Helpline - 1-800-522-4700
Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: 614-466-2596 or www.mha.ohio.gov
National Council on Problem Gambling: (202) 547-9204 or www.NCPGambling.org
Gambler's Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
Gam-Anon: www.gam-anon.org
Problem Gambling Helpline 800-589-9966
