Gambling should be fun, not a problem
Slots are meant to be a bit of fun, but the habit can take hold before you notice. If it's pulling your life off course, don't wait — help is a phone call away, any hour of the day.
Settle on a loss you can shrug off, then stop when you reach it.
Marathon sessions cloud judgement — keep them brief.
Losing streaks are part of it; don't bet to undo them.
Regular pauses keep your head straight.
Answer these straight. They're drawn from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), and two or more “yes” answers mean it's worth calling one of the groups 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 professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.
