A bit of fun, not something that pulls you under
Gambling can become a habit that runs deep. If it starts harming your life, seek help straight away. Support is on hand at any hour, and you are never left to manage alone.
Wager only what you can happily lose.
Set a session length and stick to it.
Accept a loss as part of playing.
Surface for a break at regular points.
Answer openly. The prompts here are based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” replies mean it is time to contact one of the organizations listed above.
Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
This is not a diagnostic test. For a professional assessment, contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your local gambling helpline.
