Gambling should be fun, not a problem
Playing slots should be a laugh, but for some people it slides into something harder to shake. If gambling is dragging your life down, get help now — support lines are open every hour of every day.
Pick a loss you can live with and stop dead when you hit it.
Long sittings wear down your judgement — keep them short.
A cold run is normal; chasing it only digs deeper.
Stepping away keeps your perspective intact.
Be honest with yourself here. The prompts come straight from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI); two or more “yes” answers are a cue to contact one of the organisations 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 professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.
