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Which of the following is a strong warning sign of at-risk gambling behaviour?
Which of the following is a strong warning sign of at-risk gambling behaviour?
- Becomes angry if someone takes their favorite machine (correct)
- Rituals or superstitious behaviours
- Gambles most days
- Complains about losing to staff
What behaviour suggests that a gambler might be at a strong risk of harm?
What behaviour suggests that a gambler might be at a strong risk of harm?
- Asks to change large notes before gambling
- Gambles for long periods without breaks
- Gambles from opening to closing (correct)
- Embraces rituals before playing
What should be done if a patron is showing two or more warning signs?
What should be done if a patron is showing two or more warning signs?
- Suggest they take a break and leave the venue
- Immediately confront the patron about their gambling
- Monitor the patron's behaviour and record observations (correct)
- Ignore the patron until concerns become serious
Which action demonstrates a probable warning sign related to money?
Which action demonstrates a probable warning sign related to money?
Which of these is NOT classified as a general warning sign of gambling behaviour?
Which of these is NOT classified as a general warning sign of gambling behaviour?
Which is a probable warning sign related to behaviour during play?
Which is a probable warning sign related to behaviour during play?
What is the recommended action for a patron indicating any warning signs?
What is the recommended action for a patron indicating any warning signs?
Which action would potentially indicate someone has significant distress while gambling?
Which action would potentially indicate someone has significant distress while gambling?
Flashcards
Length of play - gambling excessively
Length of play - gambling excessively
Gambling for extended periods, e.g., starting at opening and stopping only at closing, or gambling most days.
Risky gambling behavior - excessive spending
Risky gambling behavior - excessive spending
Significant increase in spending during gambling sessions, often complaining or blaming the venue for losses, or using rituals during play.
Probable risky behavior - long sessions
Probable risky behavior - long sessions
Gambling for three or more hours without a proper break, playing very fast, or acting intensely focused on gambling to the miss of surroundings.
Warning sign - avoiding cashiers
Warning sign - avoiding cashiers
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Risk of harm - borrowing money
Risk of harm - borrowing money
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Strong warning signs - distressed behavior
Strong warning signs - distressed behavior
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Acting on warning signs – manager notification
Acting on warning signs – manager notification
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Social Warning Signs
Social Warning Signs
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Study Notes
General Warning Signs of At-Risk Gambling
- Length of play: Starting to gamble when the venue opens, or only stopping when the venue closes, gambling many days.
- Behavior during play: Gambling on more than one machine at a time, rushing from one machine to another, significant increases in spending, complaining to staff about losing, or blaming the venue/machines for losing, rituals or superstitious behavior.
Probable Warning Signs
- Length of play: Finding it difficult to stop gambling at closing time.
- Behavior during play: Gambling for long periods (three or more hours) without a proper break, playing very quickly, gambling without reacting to surroundings.
Strong Warning Signs
- Length of play: Gambling from opening to closing time.
- Behavior during play: Showing distress or anger, holding head in hands, shaking, outbursts towards staff or machines.
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This quiz focuses on identifying the general, probable, and strong warning signs of at-risk gambling behavior. Participants will learn to recognize various indicators that may suggest problematic gambling habits. Enhance your understanding of gambling behaviors to promote responsible play.
