Keep it entertainment, not a burden
Gambling carries a real risk of addiction. If it starts to pull at your finances, your mood, or your relationships, ask for help without delay. Support runs around the clock, and you never have to face it alone.
Stake only what you are prepared to lose for good.
Decide how long a session runs before you start.
Treat a loss as spent and do not bet to win it back.
Step away often so you keep a clear head.
Advice, counselling, and support at no cost for anyone caught up in gambling.
Gamblers AnonymousA peer fellowship where members share their recovery from gambling.
BeGambleAwareConfidential help, free of charge, for people affected by gambling.
Gambling TherapyOnline emotional support for gambling harm, wherever you happen to be.
Answer each one truthfully. The questions draw on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers is a signal to contact one of the services 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 tool. For a professional assessment, call GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.
