Warning Signs of Problem Gambling

• Do you or someone you know find yourself reliving past gambling experiences, planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money to gamble?
• Do you or someone you know need to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to feel “a rush?”
• Do you or someone you know become restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling?
• Do you or someone you know gamble as a way of escaping from problems or relieving guilt, anxiety or depression?
• Do you or someone you know return another day in order to get even or chase your losses after gambling?
• Do you or someone you know lie to family, friends, or others to conceal the extent of your gambling?
• Do you or someone you know jeopardize or lose significant relationships, job or educational opportunities due to gambling?
• Do you or someone you know rely on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling?
• Do you or someone you know try to cut back or stop gambling, but can’t?

If you or someone you know answered yes to one or more of the above questions, you or someone you know may need to take a closer look at your gambling and consider reaching out for help.