Fictional awareness film • 83 seconds
Think Before You Bet
A fictional illustrated story set in Kigali about noticing gambling-related losses, understanding the risks and choosing a break with support. AI-assisted illustrations; narrated by Eric Uwitonze.
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Think before you bet. In Kigali, a young woman places a bet. “Just a little,” she thinks. Maybe today will be her lucky day. But one bet becomes another. After losing, she tries again, hoping to win her money back. Soon, betting takes more of her money, her time, and her peace of mind.
She pauses and asks: “Do I understand the risks?” “What is this costing me?” She learns that no bet is guaranteed. Understanding the odds does not remove the risk, and chasing losses can make things worse. She talks to someone she trusts. Then she chooses a break, requests self-exclusion from her betting operator, and makes space for walks, friends, and the things she enjoys.
BetGuard can help you reflect and plan your next step. Account self-exclusion must be completed with your betting operator. Before you bet, pause. Learn the risks. And remember: you can step away and ask for support.
Reflect, take a break or ask for help
BetGuard is an informal educational self-check, not a clinical diagnosis or validated risk prediction. Account self-exclusion must be requested with each betting operator. This fictional story is not a testimonial or a promise of recovery.