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Responsible Gaming

It should stay entertainment — never something that weighs on you

Important Notice

Gambling carries a real risk of addiction. If you sense it's pulling your life in the wrong direction, reach out for help without delay. You aren't facing it alone, and support is there around the clock, every day.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Wagering more than your finances can absorb
  • Letting responsibilities at work or home slip
  • Gambling further in an effort to recover losses
  • Taking out loans or selling belongings to fund play
  • Being less than honest about how often you gamble
  • Feeling anxious or down because of it
  • Finding it hard to cut back or walk away

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Wager only what you could comfortably lose.

Set Time Limits

Avoid sessions that stretch on too long.

Never Chase Losses

Treat a loss as part of how the game works.

Take Breaks

Pause now and then to keep your perspective.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Try to answer as honestly as you can. The questions below draw on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). If two or more get a “yes”, it may be time to contact one of the organizations listed above.

1

Over the past 12 months, have you wagered more than you could realistically afford to lose?

2

Have you found yourself betting bigger sums just to feel the same level of excitement?

3

Have you returned on a later day specifically to win back what you had lost?

4

Have you borrowed money, or sold something you own, in order to keep gambling?

5

Has the thought crossed your mind that gambling might be a problem for you?

6

Has gambling taken a toll on your health, whether through stress or anxiety?

Treat this as a prompt, not a diagnosis. For a professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or the gambling helpline nearest you.

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