Responsible Play Required
Andrus On Hudson’s Queen of Hearts Game is a
New York State Gaming Commission Approved
Game of Chance
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports defines Responsible Play as follows:
In New York State, you must be 18 to gamble, including buying lottery tickets or buying/selling raffle tickets. If a casino sells alcohol, you must be 21 to enter the casino floor. Most adults can gamble responsibly. Having a plan before you gamble can help keep gambling fun and help you avoid consequences.
To Voluntarily self-exclude from all forms of gambling in New York, click here.
New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem, or who know someone who is, can find help at nyproblemgamblinghelp.org, by calling the free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369, or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.
Consider some of the following tips:
–Make a plan before you gamble.
-Set a limit on how much time you plan to spend gambling.
-Be sure to balance gambling with other forms of entertainment.
-Set a limit on how much money you plan to gamble.
-Only bet what you can afford to lose, treat whatever you wager as the cost of your entertainment.
-Getting lost in gambling activities may result in losing track of your spending.
-Take frequent breaks while gambling.
-Avoid drinking alcohol while gambling.
-Know how the games work and the odds of winning.
-Decisions made while impaired may later be regrettable.
-Gambling is for entertainment only and should not be used as a way to make money.
-Avoid chasing losses.
-Never continue gambling to try and win back lost money.
-Gamble when you’re feeling positive and looking to have fun.
-Don’t use gambling to cope with or escape from feelings of stress, loneliness or depression.