Enjoy the play, and keep it under your control
Gambling can turn into an addiction. If you find it working against your life, please seek support straight away. Help is there at any hour, and you do not have to face it alone.
Wager only what you can lose without concern.
Decide how long you will play before you begin.
Count a loss as spent and move on.
Pause often to keep your perspective.
Advice, support, and counselling offered free to those affected by gambling.
Gamblers AnonymousA fellowship whose members recover by sharing what they have lived through.
BeGambleAwareConfidential help at no charge for anyone gambling has affected.
Gambling TherapyFree online and emotional support for gambling-related struggles.
Answer with honesty. The questions below are drawn from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers is a signal to reach out to one of the organizations above.
Within the last 12 months, have you bet more than you could afford to lose?
Have you needed larger stakes to feel the same level of excitement?
Have you returned on another day to win back what you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold something to fund gambling?
Have you felt that gambling might be a problem for you?
Has gambling brought on stress, anxiety, or other health problems?
This is a guide, not a diagnosis. For a professional assessment, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or your local gambling helpline.
