Ask yourself these questions:
When gambling and you run out of money, do you feel upset,lost or in despair, and feel the need to gamble again as soon as possible?
Do you gamble until your last pound or penny has 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 to pay gambling debts?
Are you reluctant to spend 'gambling money' on anything else?
Have you lost interest in your family, friends or other interests?
Do you stay away from work, college or school to gamble?
Do you gamble to escape from an unhappy or boring life?
After losing, do you feel you must play again to try and win back your losses?
Do arguments or disappointments make you want to gamble?
Do you feel depressed or even suicidal because of your gambling?
Do you find yourself anticipating "payday" to get your hands on money to gamble with?
The more you answer 'yes' to the above questions, the more likely you or someone you know has a gambling problem.Contact the Gamcare Helpline on 0845 6000 133.