Know My Gambling Limits
Do you set limits before you gamble?
The LGCA’s research has shown some Manitobans do not regularly set limits before participating in gambling activities. People who always set limits have a lower risk of experiencing gambling harm, like overspending and negative impacts on their relationships and well-being.
In February 2022, the LGCA launched its Know My Gambling Limits campaign to promote the Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines (LRGGs). The LRGGs are the result of a multi-year research project by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). You can learn more about the LRGG’s on the CCSA's website.
The lower-risk gambling guidelines are:
- Gamble no more than 1% of your household income per month (before tax).
- Gamble no more than four days per month.
- Avoid regularly gambling on more than two types of games.
The LGCA has incorporated these guidelines into its Know My Gambling Limits public education to promote responsible gambling behaviours. This messaging encourages adult Manitobans to think about and set limits on their gambling before they play.
The campaign links the LRGGs with familiar gambling activities to show how the guidelines can be followed and how to make informed choices when gambling.
The LGCA's Know My Limits public education campaigns encourage lower-risk alcohol and cannabis use, and lower-risk gambling participation. They run in English and French across the province through a mix of traditional print, digital and social media.
For more information on this campaign, visit KnowMyLimits.ca.