Responsible Gaming

Meant to sparkle as fun, not weigh you down

Important Notice

Gambling carries real addictive potential. If it begins to affect your life for the worse, seek help without waiting. Support is available at any hour, and you are not on your own.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Spending beyond what you can afford to lose
  • Setting aside work, family, or responsibilities
  • Chasing your losses with more play
  • Borrowing or selling possessions to gamble
  • Being dishonest about your gambling
  • Feeling anxious or low about gambling
  • Struggling to cut back or stop

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Only stake money you can afford to lose.

Set Time Limits

Decide on a time limit in advance.

Never Chase Losses

Accept losses as part of the game.

Take Breaks

Step back regularly to keep perspective.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Answer honestly. These questions are based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). If you answer “yes” to two or more, consider contacting one of the organizations listed above.

1

Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?

2

Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?

3

Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?

4

Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

5

Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

6

Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

This is not a diagnostic tool. For a professional assessment, contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your local gambling helpline.