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Responsible Gaming

A few spins for fun is grand — chasing them isn't

Important Notice

A fruit machine is designed to be moreish, and that can tip into something harder to control. If gambling is starting to cost you more than money, reach out today — you're not the first and you're not alone. Help is there any hour of the day or night.

Signs of Problem Gambling

  • Betting more than your budget can comfortably take
  • Letting work, family or other duties slide for another session
  • Doubling up after a loss to win it back
  • Borrowing cash or selling things to keep playing
  • Fibbing to people about how much you play
  • Feeling wound up, low or anxious over gambling
  • Trying to cut back or stop and not managing it

Tips for Safe Gambling

Set a Budget

Decide the spend before you spin, and stop when it's gone.

Set Time Limits

Put a clock on it — an hour is plenty for a bit of fun.

Never Chase Losses

A cold streak is just the maths — feeding it rarely ends well.

Take Breaks

Walk away now and then to keep a clear head.

Self-Assessment: Is Gambling Affecting You?

Give these a straight answer — they come from the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Two or more “yes” replies is a nudge to talk to one of the groups listed 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 isn't a diagnosis — just a gut check. For a proper assessment, call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or your local gambling helpline.

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