Our Educational Mission
Roulette Simulator exists to educate users about the mathematical realities of gambling. Our goal is to help people understand why betting systems don't work and why the house always has an edge in casino games.
Key Principles of Responsible Gambling
💰 Set Limits
- • Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
- • Set a strict budget before you start
- • Set time limits for gambling sessions
- • Never borrow money to gamble
🎯 Keep Perspective
- • Gambling is entertainment, not investment
- • The house always has a mathematical edge
- • Losses are the price of entertainment
- • Wins are luck, not skill or strategy
🚫 Avoid Chasing
- • Never chase losses with bigger bets
- • Accept losses as part of gambling
- • Don't try to "win back" money
- • Take breaks after losing sessions
✅ Stay in Control
- • Gamble when sober and clear-headed
- • Don't gamble when emotional or stressed
- • Take regular breaks
- • Keep gambling in balance with other activities
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
Watch for these warning signs in yourself or others:
- Spending more money than you can afford
- Gambling for longer than planned
- Lying about gambling activities or losses
- Borrowing money to gamble
- Feeling anxious or depressed about gambling
- Neglecting work, family, or other responsibilities
- Chasing losses with bigger bets
- Unable to stop despite wanting to
- Gambling to escape problems or negative feelings
Self-Assessment Questions
Ask yourself these questions honestly:
- Do you gamble more than you can afford to lose?
- Do you feel the need to bet more money to get the same excitement?
- Have you tried to cut back on gambling but couldn't?
- Do you feel restless or irritable when not gambling?
- Do you gamble to escape problems or feelings?
- Have you lied to family about your gambling?
- Have you borrowed money to finance gambling?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, consider seeking help.
Getting Help
🇺🇸 United States
- National Problem Gambling Helpline:
1-800-522-4700 - Gamblers Anonymous:
www.gamblersanonymous.org - National Council on Problem Gambling:
www.ncpgambling.org
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- GamCare:
0808 8020 133
www.gamcare.org.uk - Gamblers Anonymous UK:
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk - BeGambleAware:
www.begambleaware.org
🇦🇺 Australia
- Gambling Help Online:
1800 858 858
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au - Lifeline:
13 11 14
🇨🇦 Canada
- Problem Gambling Helpline:
1-888-230-3505 - Responsible Gambling Council:
www.responsiblegambling.org
Self-Exclusion and Limits
If you gamble online, most reputable sites offer tools to help you stay in control:
- Deposit limits: Set daily, weekly, or monthly spending limits
- Time limits: Limit how long you can play in a session
- Loss limits: Set maximum loss amounts
- Self-exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block yourself from sites
- Reality checks: Set reminders about time spent gambling
For Friends and Family
If someone you know has a gambling problem:
- Express concern without judgment
- Encourage them to seek professional help
- Don't lend them money or cover their losses
- Take care of your own wellbeing
- Consider family counseling or support groups
Remember
Gambling addiction is a serious condition, but it's treatable. Help is available, and recovery is possible. Don't wait - reach out for support if you need it.