Gambling smart is all about keeping things in perspective. Ask yourself what your goals are:

To have fun?
Meet people?
Let off steam?
Make money?
Break even?

Consider the realities of gambling and you’ll realize, the best gambling motives are social and entertainment value.

With that in mind, it helps to set limits. Decide ahead of time how much you’re going to spend on a night of gambling entertainment. When you’ve spent your budget, walk away. And be realistic about how much time is healthy to spend gambling. For one thing, the longer you play, the harder you might find it to make good decisions. Also, time spent gambling is time not used for studying, working or being with family.