This report offers guidelines to lower the risk of harm from gambling. The guidelines were developed using the most current scientific evidence available. The process involved collaboration between international experts and feedback from people who gamble. The guidelines outline three lower-risk gambling limits:
· Gamble no more than 1% of household income before tax per month.
· Gamble no more than 4 days per month.
· Avoid gambling regularly on more than 2 types of gambling.
All three limits must be followed to lower the risk of harm. If people follow one limit but exceed another limit, it still results in a higher risk of harm. Since percentage of household income can be difficult to understand, the report includes a table describing the maximum monthly amounts for different levels of income. The report also includes information on special risk populations, risk of different gambling types, safer gambling tips, and other considerations when presenting the guidelines to the public. A poster is included at the beginning for ease of presentation.
