Responsible Gaming

Spin for fun, never for the fix

Important Notice

Gambling can hook you. The moment it starts hurting your money, your head, or the people around you, reach out. Help is a call away at any hour, and you are not the first to make it.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Betting past what your budget allows
  • Pushing aside work, family, or responsibilities
  • Piling on bets to claw back losses
  • Borrowing or selling things to keep playing
  • Covering up how often you gamble
  • Growing anxious or low over gambling
  • Failing to slow down or quit

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Play with cash you can lose and not miss.

Set Time Limits

Put a clock on each session up front.

Never Chase Losses

A loss is a loss — leave it there.

Take Breaks

Pause regularly to reset your judgment.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Be straight with yourself. These questions come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Answer “yes” to two or more and it is time to talk to one of the groups 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.