This Responsible Game page provides practical, neutral tips to help keep prize-style activities and number-based draws enjoyable and controlled.
TodayWinner does not run games or accept payments; this is guidance for healthy participation habits.
1) Key principles
- Entertainment-first: treat participation as optional recreation, not income.
- Control: decide limits before you start (time and money) and stick to them.
- Stop anytime: outcomes do not “owe” future results.
- Wellbeing: if it stops being fun or causes stress, step away.
2) Set money and time limits
- Use only discretionary funds (never rent, food, bills, or debt payments).
- Pick a fixed session length (for example, 10–20 minutes) and set a timer.
- Consider a “cool-down” rule: take a break after any loss or after a set number of rounds.
3) Keep realistic expectations
Random outcomes are unpredictable. Short streaks can happen in either direction and do not indicate skill or patterns.
Avoid “chasing” previous results.
4) Signs to pause
- You spend more time or money than planned.
- You feel pressure, anxiety, or frustration during or after participation.
- You hide activity from friends/family or avoid responsibilities.
- You try to recover losses by increasing stakes or frequency.
5) Getting support
If you feel participation is becoming difficult to control, consider talking to someone you trust and reaching out to professional support in your area.
In Canada, help and counselling options are available through provincial services and community organizations.
6) Helpful resources
- Look up your provincial/territorial problem gambling support line or health service.
- If you are in immediate danger or crisis, contact local emergency services.
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