{"id":2372,"date":"2026-04-21T14:26:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/pare-ton-elegcho\/stratigikes-elegchou\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T10:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T07:45:12","slug":"stratigikes-elegchou","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gamblecontrol.com\/en\/pare-ton-elegcho\/stratigikes-elegchou\/","title":{"rendered":"Control Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='flex_column_table av-446e2p-93f16e1a5dafbb94d616096590f3862b sc-av_two_fifth av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-446e2p-93f16e1a5dafbb94d616096590f3862b av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mob3z0qj-1aec63bdac321854578f1c11aec5f9de\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-1aec63bdac321854578f1c11aec5f9de{\nmargin:15px 0 0 0;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-1aec63bdac321854578f1c11aec5f9de .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mob3z0qj-1aec63bdac321854578f1c11aec5f9de .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mob3z0qj-1aec63bdac321854578f1c11aec5f9de av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Control Strategies<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2jr52p-52ffe4c572e3481ebe73d6268fca26cb av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#00150a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mob49q8v-8b28ecea14d404512bc34e4679fbde4f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Using self-control practices can help reduce the risk of impulsive or problematic gambling. Setting personal limits and keeping a balance between gambling and everyday life are key parts of safer gambling.<\/p>\n<p>Before gambling, it is important to decide in advance how much time and money you can spend, and to stick to the limits you have set. Responsible gambling tools, such as money and time limits or reminders to take a break, can help you stay in control.<\/p>\n<p>It is also recommended to avoid gambling when you feel stressed, under pressure, angry, lonely or emotionally upset, as these feelings may affect your judgement and decisions. Drinking alcohol or using other substances while gambling can also reduce self-control and increase the risk of impulsive behaviour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some additional strategies that can help you stay in control include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover your basic financial responsibilities first, before spending money on entertainment or gambling.<\/li>\n<li>Remind yourself that gambling is a form of entertainment and not a way to earn income.<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared for possible losses and remember that winning is based on luck and cannot be predicted.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid borrowing money for gambling and let people close to you know that you do not want financial support for gambling purposes.<\/li>\n<li>Spend time on activities that support social contact and personal wellbeing, such as hobbies, sports or social groups.<\/li>\n<li>Stay in contact with friends and family and speak openly about any worries or difficulties you may be facing.<\/li>\n<li>Seek support when you feel that gambling is starting to negatively affect your everyday life or mental wellbeing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Developing self-control strategies and using available support tools can help keep gambling safe, controlled and within your personal limits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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