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Responsible Gaming

Keep it fun — it should never turn into a problem

Important Notice

Gambling can take hold before you notice. If it's starting to drag on your life, reach out for help now rather than later — you're not on your own, and support is there around the clock.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Putting in more money than you can stand to lose
  • Letting work, family, or other duties slide
  • Trying to win losses back by betting even more
  • Borrowing cash or selling things off to keep playing
  • Covering up how much you actually gamble
  • Feeling anxious or low because of gambling
  • Finding you can't cut back or quit

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Stake only what you'd be fine losing entirely.

Set Time Limits

Keep sessions short instead of letting them drag on.

Never Chase Losses

Treat a loss as part of the deal and let it go.

Take Breaks

Walk away now and then to keep your head clear.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Be straight with yourself here. The prompts below come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers is a sign it's worth 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 isn't a clinical diagnosis. For a proper assessment, get in touch with GamCare (0808 8020 133) or the gambling helpline nearest you.

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