A race for fun, not a chase you cannot stop
Gambling can take hold before the finish line is in sight. If it starts damaging your life, ask for help immediately. Support runs day and night, and you do not have to go it alone.
Only put down money you can afford to lose.
Set a time cap before the first bet.
Take a loss as part of the ride.
Pull up for breaks to keep your head clear.
Answer honestly. These questions are drawn from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). If two or more earn a “yes”, reach out to one of the organizations above.
Have you bet more than you could afford to lose in the past 12 months?
Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
Have you gone back another day to try to win back money you lost?
Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?
Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?
Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
This is not a diagnostic tool. For a proper assessment, contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your local gambling helpline.
