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Responsible Gaming

Keep it a pastime — not a way out of money trouble

Important Notice

Gambling can take hold before you see it coming, and high-variance games make that pull stronger. If it's begun to harm your life, act now instead of waiting. You're not on your own — help is there any hour of the day.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Putting up more than your finances can stand
  • Letting work, family, or duties fall by the wayside
  • Betting harder to win back a loss
  • Borrowing or selling belongings to keep playing
  • Covering up the true scale of your gambling
  • Carrying stress or low moods tied to gambling
  • Meaning to cut down but never managing it

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Fix the amount you're willing to lose and stop there.

Set Time Limits

Put a limit on session length before you begin.

Never Chase Losses

A losing run is no signal to raise the stakes. Let it be.

Take Breaks

Regular time away keeps your perspective intact.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Answer with candour. The prompts below are taken from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers is reason enough to contact 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 professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.

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