Responsible Gambling

Gambling is mean't to be a form of entertainment. If you find that you lose more money than you can afford you may have a gambling problem. The sooner you seek help the better.

If you feel you may have a problem with your gambling, ask yourself the following questions:

  • Do you stay away from work or college to gamble?
  • Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?
  • When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel lost and in despair, and need to gamble again as soon as possible?
  • Do you gamble until your last penny is gone?
  • Have you ever lied to cover up the amount of money or time you have gambled?
  • Have others ever criticised your gambling?
  • Have you lied, stolen or borrowed just to get money to gamble or pay gambling debts?
  • Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?
  • Have you lost interest in your family, friends or interests?
  • After losing, do you feel you must try and win back your losses as soon as possible?
  • Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?
  • Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?

If you answer 'yes' to these questions, the more likely you are to have a gambling problem. You can seek help at the recommended web sites below.