Responsible Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention

We at Batavia Downs Gaming are committed to understanding risks and finding balance. If you or someone you know might be experiencing harms caused by gambling, you are not alone. 

To evaluate your gambling behaviors, take the survey here: OASAS Gambling Behaviors Survey

recognize the signs of a problem

• Financial challenges
• Distancing or isolating yourself
• Spending more time gambling

Click here to learn more: Problem Gambling Resource Centers

understand the risks and find a balance

There are many types of gambling opportunities in New York State: casinos, lottery games, bingo, horse racing, sports betting, and more. What most people don’t know is that gambling can lead to significant negative consequences and become an addiction. To learn about gambling behaviors and how to access support if you or a loved one is experiencing harms from gambling behaviors, click here: OASAS Gambling Harms Resources or Problem Gambling Resource Centers

To learn more about the risks and finding a balance with gambling, please click on the statement that best expresses your feelings/needs:

• I need to exclude myself from gambling and learn about Voluntary Self-Exclusion in New York State.
• I need to talk to someone because my gambling behaviors are overwhelming.
• I need free financial counseling for gambling-related financial harms.
• I want to meet others who have struggled with gambling.
• I want to meet others who have been affected by a loved one’s gambling
• I don’t want to self-exclude from gambling, but I need to take a break
• I want to learn how to keep my gambling responsible and recreational.