A private self-check

A few honest questions to think about. There is no score, and nothing you tick is saved or sent anywhere.

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Gambling should be something you choose to do for fun, with money you can afford to lose. Read each question and think about the last 12 months.

Have you spent more money or time on gambling than you planned to?
Have you gambled to win back money you lost?
Have you borrowed money, or sold something, to gamble?
Have you hidden your gambling from people close to you?
Have you felt anxious, guilty or low because of gambling?
Has gambling caused problems with money, work, study or relationships?
Have you tried to cut down and found it hard?
Do you gamble to escape stress, boredom or difficult feelings?

If any of these sound familiar, you don’t have to work it out alone: free, confidential support is listed below. Nothing you tick is saved.

What your answers mean

This is not a test and it gives no score. If you ticked any box, or a question made you uneasy, it is worth talking to someone or putting a limit in place now. Ticking several is a strong sign to get support. Help is free and confidential, and you don't have to wait until things are serious.

Where to get help

Free, confidential helplines Talk to someone by phone or online chat. Our list names the country each helpline serves. If none covers where you live, a doctor or local health service can point you to support near you.
GamStop (UK) (opens in new tab) Free self-exclusion from every UK-licensed gambling site at once.
Gamban (opens in new tab) Blocking software for gambling sites and apps on your devices.
Your GambGenius account If you have an account: hide every offer, take a time-out or self-exclude.

Licensed operators also offer deposit limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion in their account settings. Our responsible gambling page explains each one, and its support section lists helplines with the country each one serves.

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