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Responsible Gaming

Keep it entertainment, never a burden

Important Notice

Gambling carries a real risk of addiction. If it's starting to harm your life, reach out for help right now — you're not on your own, and support runs around the clock, every day of the week.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Betting more than your budget can absorb
  • Letting work, family, or other duties slide
  • Piling on more bets to win back what you lost
  • Borrowing cash or selling belongings to keep gambling
  • Hiding or downplaying how much you gamble
  • Feeling anxious or low because of gambling
  • Not being able to cut back or walk away

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Wager only what you can comfortably afford to lose.

Set Time Limits

Don't let sessions stretch on and on.

Never Chase Losses

Treat a loss as part of the deal and move on.

Take Breaks

Step back often so you keep a clear head.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Answer these honestly. They're drawn from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” answers is a signal to reach out to one of the organizations listed above.

1

In the last 12 months, have you bet more than you could afford to lose?

2

Have you had to bet bigger amounts to get the same buzz?

3

Have you returned another day to chase back money you'd lost?

4

Have you borrowed money or sold something to fund your gambling?

5

Have you ever sensed you might have a gambling problem?

6

Has gambling left you with health issues, stress or anxiety included?

This isn't a clinical diagnosis. For a proper assessment, call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or contact your local gambling helpline.

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