If you have any gambling problem concerns for yourself or someone else, the
following questionnaire may help you understand where you stand:
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Do you constantly think and/or talk about gambling?
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Do you spend more money on gambling than you can afford?
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Do you have trouble stopping and/or feel annoyed or
frustrated if you can’t gamble?
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Do you gamble more in order to win back your losses?
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Have you skipped work or school to gamble?
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Do you gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?
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If you run out of money while gambling, do you feel sad
and feel the urge to gamble again as soon as possible?
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Do you ever gamble until all your money is gone?
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Have you ever borrowed money, sold your belongings, or
performed any illegal activities in order to finance your gambling?
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Have you ever failed to pay your bills and/or loans because of gambling?
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Have you ever lied about the amount of money lost or time spent on gambling?
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Have others ever criticized you with the accusation that you gamble too
much?
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Have you lost interest in your family, friends or hobbies because of
gambling?
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After losing, do you feel like you must try to win back your losses as
soon as possible?
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Do arguments, frustrations, or disappointments make you want to gamble?
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Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?
The more questions you have answered with the answer “Yes”, the more likely
you have a gambling problem. If this has confirmed your suspicion, please use
our player protection tools to limit your gambling and consider contacting
local problem gambling support organizations.
