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Is your gambling affecting you or the people close to you? Are you spending more money or time on gambling than you can afford? These are just some of the warning signs that a person may be developing problem gambling habits. Find out if your gambling is becoming a problem with our quick self-assessment quiz.

1. Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

2. Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

3. Have you gone back on another day to try to win back money you have lost?
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

4. Have you borrowed money or sold anything to gamble?
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

5. Have you felt you might have a problem with gambling?
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

6.Have people criticised your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, whether or not you thought it was true?
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

7. Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

8. Has your gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

9. Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?
A. Never
B. Sometimes.
C. Most of the time.
D. Almost always.

Your score is:

Your score is:

0: You experience no issues with gambling. Stay informed about the risks of gambling so it does not become a problem for you in the future.

1-2 Low-risk gambler: You experience few, if any, issues with gambling. Keep an eye on your gambling so it does not become a problem in the future.

3-7 Moderate-risk gambler: You experience some issues with gambling, which are affecting you or those close to you. Now is the time to take practical steps to make sure your gambling remains under control. Visit www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au for information.

8 + High-risk gambler: You are at risk of developing a gambling problem. It is important that you get help before your gambling becomes a problem. Call Gambler’s Help Services on 1800 858 858 (TTY 1800 777 706) for free and confidential 24-hour information, support and counselling. www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au

This quiz is based on the problem Gambling Severity Index, part of the Canadian Problem Gambling Index and is a reliable measure of problem gambling. You might also be interested in:
Gambling.
Gambling - advice for family and friends.
Gambling - do you have a problem?.
Gambling - financial issues.
Gambling - how to change your habits.

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Last updated: March 2009

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