Am I addicted to gambling?

Nine questions, about two minutes. The questionnaire gives a first indication of whether your gambling is in a risk range, and whether it’s worth talking to a professional.

It doesn’t replace an assessment. Your answers aren’t sent anywhere and aren’t saved. The score is worked out only on your device, and no one else sees it.

What to answer about: the past 12 months, and any kind of gambling: sports betting, lotteries, casinos, poker and cards, online gambling and other games of chance.

1Have you bet more than you could really afford to lose?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

2Have you needed to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling of excitement?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

3Have you gone back on another day to try to win back the money you lost?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

4Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

5Have you felt that you might have a problem with gambling?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

6Has gambling caused you any health problems, including stress or anxiety?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

7Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

8Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

9Have you felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?

Never Sometimes Most of the time Almost always

Your score out of 27

Questions answered out of 9

Clear my answers

What the score means

• 0 No signs of a problem

  According to your answers, gambling isn’t causing you problems right now.

• 1–2 Low risk

  There are a few signs. It’s worth keeping an eye on how much time and money goes on gambling.

• 3–7 Moderate risk

  Gambling is already causing some problems. This is a good time to stop, set limits and consider talking to someone.

• 8–27 Problem gambling

  Gambling is probably harming you, and perhaps the people around you too. Professional help is recommended.

What now?

Any score is a starting point, not a verdict. There are a few simple steps you can take right away: block gambling websites and apps, don’t keep a credit card within easy reach, and tell someone close to you whom you trust.

If you’d like to talk about your result, you can call me. The first call is short and free of charge, and this can be treated without putting your life on hold.

Source: Ferris, J. & Wynne, H. (2001). The Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), Canadian Problem Gambling Index.

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