Keep it entertainment, never a trap
Gambling can hook you before you notice. If it starts eroding your life, reach out for help now rather than later. Support runs around the clock, and nobody expects you to handle it alone.
Stake only cash you can walk away from.
Cap the clock before you start a session.
Read a loss as the cost of the entertainment.
Log off at intervals to reset your head.
Free counselling and practical advice for anyone struggling with gambling.
Gamblers AnonymousA peer fellowship where members trade real recovery experience.
BeGambleAwareConfidential, no-cost help for people hit by gambling harm.
Gambling TherapyOnline emotional support you can reach from anywhere.
Answer straight. The prompts below draw on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers are 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?
None of this diagnoses anything. For a proper assessment, call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your regional gambling helpline.
